Australian Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai
Compare Australian Shepherds to Alaskan Klee Kais. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Australian Shepherd
Alaskan Klee Kai
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
17-17 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Shepherd
Alaskan Klee Kai
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1840 AD
1988 AD
Australian Shepherd
Alaskan Klee Kai
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Shepherd
Alaskan Klee Kai
Australian Shepherd
Alaskan Klee Kai
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
15-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Shepherd
Alaskan Klee Kai
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Australian Shepherd
Alaskan Klee Kai
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
Low
Low
Australian Shepherd
Alaskan Klee Kai
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Shepherd
Alaskan Klee Kai
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Australian Shepherd
Alaskan Klee Kai
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Shepherd
Alaskan Klee Kai
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Australian Shepherd
Alaskan Klee Kai
Australian Shepherd
Alaskan Klee Kai
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Australian Shepherd
Alaskan Klee Kai
