Australian Cattle Dog vs Koolie
Compare the Australian Cattle Dog to the Koolie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Cattle Dogs and Koolies.
Australian Cattle Dog
Koolie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
15-18 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
13-23 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
30-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Cattle Dog
Koolie
Origin Country
Australia
Australia
Origin Year
1840 AD
1840 AD
Australian Cattle Dog
Koolie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Cattle Dog
Koolie
Australian Cattle Dog
Koolie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-95 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Cattle Dog
Koolie
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Australian Cattle Dog
Koolie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Australian Cattle Dog
Koolie
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Australian Cattle Dog
Koolie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Australian Cattle Dog
Koolie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Cattle Dog
Koolie
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
15-18 Years
Australian Cattle Dog
Koolie
Australian Cattle Dog
Koolie
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Australian Cattle Dog
Koolie
