Bouvier Des Flandres vs Australian Kelpie

Compare the Bouvier Des Flandres to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bouvier Des Flandres and Australian Kelpies.

Bouvier Des Flandres vs Australian Kelpie
Bouvier Des Flandres
Australian Kelpie
Bouvier Des Flandres
Australian Kelpie
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General Details
Bouvier Des Flandres
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Bouvier Des Flandres
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
Belgium
Australia
Origin Year
1912 AD
1900 AD
Temperament
Bouvier Des Flandres
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Bouvier Des Flandres
Australian Kelpie
Traits
Needy
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bouvier Des Flandres
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bouvier Des Flandres
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
High
Grooming Needs
Bouvier Des Flandres
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bouvier Des Flandres
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Bouvier Des Flandres
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Bouvier Des Flandres
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Average
Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Above Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Above Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bouvier Des Flandres
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Bouvier Des Flandres
Australian Kelpie
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Heart problems
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bouvier Des Flandres
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Bouvier Des Flandres
Australian Kelpie
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Fawn
Fawn
White
White
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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