Australian Shepherd Size Compared to a Person
A Australian Shepherd stands 22″ at the shoulder and weighs about 58 lb — that puts it at 34% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #93 by shoulder height and falls into the medium-breed size class (Medium breeds, 16–22").
How a Australian Shepherd compares
| Australian Shepherd | Person | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder height | 22″ | 64″ | -42″ |
| Weight | 58 lb | 135 lb | -77 lb |
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About the Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd, commonly known as the Aussie, is a highly intelligent herding breed that — despite its name — was actually developed in the western United States during the 19th century. Ranchers in the American West refined the breed from various herding dogs associated with Basque shepherds who had emigrated from Australia, which is how the misleading name stuck. Today, the Aussie is one of the most popular and versatile dog breeds in America, excelling in herding, agility, search and rescue, and as a devoted family companion.
Similar-size breeds
The 8 breeds in the Medium size class with shoulder height closest to the Australian Shepherd.
- Bearded Collie — 22″ / 50 lb (same height)
- Black Mouth Cur — 22″ / 65 lb (same height)
- Bull Terrier — 22″ / 60 lb (same height)
- Canaan — 22″ / 50 lb (same height)
- Colorado Bulldog — 22″ / 80 lb (same height)
- Dalmatian — 22″ / 58 lb (same height)
- Dingo — 22″ / 35 lb (same height)
- Goldendoodle — 22″ / 55 lb (same height)
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Frequently asked
- How tall is a Australian Shepherd?
- An adult Australian Shepherd stands about 22 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
- Is a Australian Shepherd considered a medium dog?
- Yes — at 22" / 58 lb, the Australian Shepherd falls into the medium-breed size class (shoulder height 16–22"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #93 tallest.
- How does a Australian Shepherd compare to a person?
- At 22" tall, a Australian Shepherd stands about 34% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.
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