Bull Terrier vs Australian Kelpie
Compare the Bull Terrier to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Australian Kelpies.
Bull Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Bull Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1862 AD
1900 AD
Bull Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bull Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Bull Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bull Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
High
Bull Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Bull Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Bull Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bull Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bull Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Bull Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Bull Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Bull Terrier
Australian Kelpie
