Australian Kelpie vs African Wild Dog

Compare the Australian Kelpie to the African Wild Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Kelpies and African Wild Dogs.

Australian Kelpie vs African Wild Dog
Australian Kelpie
African Wild Dog
Australian Kelpie
African Wild Dog
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General Details
Australian Kelpie
African Wild Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Wild
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
30-60 Pounds
44-66 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Australian Kelpie
African Wild Dog
Origin Country
Australia
Egypt
Origin Year
1900 AD
Unspecified
Temperament
Australian Kelpie
African Wild Dog
Overall Friendliness
Average
None
Family Friendly
Above Average
None
Child Friendly
Below Average
None
Pet Friendly
Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
None
Personality
Australian Kelpie
African Wild Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Living Environment
Australian Kelpie
African Wild Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Kelpie
African Wild Dog
Energy Level
Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Very High
Low
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
41 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Australian Kelpie
African Wild Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Kelpie
African Wild Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Australian Kelpie
African Wild Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Kelpie
African Wild Dog
Aggression
Below Average
Above Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Above Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Average
Above Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Kelpie
African Wild Dog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Kelpie
African Wild Dog
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Canine distemper
Rabies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Kelpie
African Wild Dog
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Australian Kelpie
African Wild Dog
Breed Colors
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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