Whoodle has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Australian Cattle Dog has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Whoodles are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Australian Cattle Dog is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Friendly
Active
Energetic
Strong
Confident

Aggressive
Energetic
Loyal
Responsive
Alert
Intelligent
Protective

Whoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Australian Cattle Dogs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Whoodles are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose an Australian Cattle Dog if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

Australia

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier and Poodle

Dingo

Not recognized by any clubs.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

Mid 1900's

1800s

Brown
Amber

Blue
Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Red
Brown
Silver
Cream

Blue
Red

Wavy

Straight

Whoodles typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Australian Cattle Dog breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Sebaceous Adenitis
Kidney Problems
Addison's Disease
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Deafness
OCD
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Allergies

Cataracts
Lens Luxation

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood
Heart
Eye examination

Eye
Hip
Hearing

Whoodles' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Australian Cattle Dogs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Whoodle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Australian Cattle Dog has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Whoodles require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Australian Cattle Dogs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Whoodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Australian Cattle Dogs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Whoodles are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Australian Cattle Dog dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

While Whoodle dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Australian Cattle Dog dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Walking, Walks, fetch

Chase, Running, Walk, Run, Fetch, Play, Herding, Playing, Walking, Road trip, Playing fet, Hiking, Eating Snacks, Hike, Sleep, Kisses, Sniffing, Sprint, Tug-of-war, Hunt, Tracking, Investigating, Cuddling, Off-leash, Chewing, Herding birds, Bike ride, Go to Park, Jogging, Dog Parks

Whoodles are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Australian Cattle Dogs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Whoodle, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Australian Cattle Dog, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Whoodles usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Australian Cattle Dogs usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Whoodle requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Australian Cattle Dog is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Whoodle should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

In general Australian Cattle Dog should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Whoodle is somewhere $2.10 - $2.50 per day.

The average cost of an Australian Cattle Dog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Whoodle is between $63 - $74. This makes an average of $756 - $888 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Australian Cattle Dog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Whoodle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Australian Cattle Dog is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Whoodles have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

The Whoodle is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

The Australian Cattle Dog is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Whoodles are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Australian Cattle Dogs make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Whoodles are not cat friendly.

Australian Cattle Dogs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Whoodles are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Australian Cattle Dogs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Whoodles are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Australian Cattle Dogs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Whoodles may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Australian Cattle Dogs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.