American Staffordshire Terrier vs Australian Kelpie

Compare the American Staffordshire Terrier to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between American Staffordshire Terriers and Australian Kelpies.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Australian Kelpie
American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Kelpie
American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Kelpie
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General Details
American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-80 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Below Average
Above Average
History
American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
United States
Australia
Origin Year
1890 AD
1900 AD
Temperament
American Staffordshire Terrier
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
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Medium
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Above Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Heart murmurs
Skin allergies
Cerebellar ataxia
Thyroid disorders
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Black Brindle
Black Brindle
Blue
Blue
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn Brindle
Blue Fawn Brindle
Brown
Brown
Brown Brindle
Brown Brindle
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn Brindle
Fawn Brindle
Fawn Sable
Fawn Sable
Liver
Liver
Liver Brindle
Liver Brindle
Red
Red
Red Brindle
Red Brindle
Red Sable
Red Sable
Seal Brown
Seal Brown
Silver and White
Silver and White
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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