Greyhound vs Australian Kelpie
Compare the Greyhound to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Greyhounds and Australian Kelpies.
Greyhound
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
25-30 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
60-85 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Greyhound
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
Egypt
Australia
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1900 AD
Greyhound
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Greyhound
Australian Kelpie
Greyhound
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
Greyhound
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
Low
Very High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
45 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Greyhound
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Greyhound
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Greyhound
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Greyhound
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Greyhound
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Greyhound
Australian Kelpie
Greyhound
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Greyhound
Australian Kelpie
