Australian Kelpie vs English Shepherd

Compare the Australian Kelpie to the English Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Kelpies and English Shepherds.

Australian Kelpie vs English Shepherd
Australian Kelpie
English Shepherd
Australian Kelpie
English Shepherd
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General Details
Australian Kelpie
English Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
18-23 Inches
Weight
30-60 Pounds
40-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Australian Kelpie
English Shepherd
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1900 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Australian Kelpie
English Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Australian Kelpie
English Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Loving
Stubborn
Living Environment
Australian Kelpie
English Shepherd
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Kelpie
English Shepherd
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Australian Kelpie
English Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Kelpie
English Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Australian Kelpie
English Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Kelpie
English Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Kelpie
English Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Kelpie
English Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Drug sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Kelpie
English Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Australian Kelpie
English Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
Red and tan
Red and tan
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