Irish Wolfhound vs Australian Kelpie
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Australian Kelpies.
Irish Wolfhound
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-15 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
Unspecified
Australia
Origin Year
-700 BC
1900 AD
Irish Wolfhound
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Australian Kelpie
Irish Wolfhound
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Irish Wolfhound
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Irish Wolfhound
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Irish Wolfhound
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-15 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Australian Kelpie
Irish Wolfhound
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Irish Wolfhound
Australian Kelpie
