Australian Kelpie vs American Alsatian

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

Australian Kelpie vs American Alsatian
Australian Kelpie
American Alsatian
Australian Kelpie
American Alsatian
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General Details
Australian Kelpie
American Alsatian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
30-60 Pounds
75-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Australian Kelpie
American Alsatian
Origin Country
Australia
United States
Origin Year
1900 AD
1988 AD
Temperament
Australian Kelpie
American Alsatian
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Australian Kelpie
American Alsatian
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Australian Kelpie
American Alsatian
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Kelpie
American Alsatian
Energy Level
Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
Very High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Australian Kelpie
American Alsatian
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Kelpie
American Alsatian
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Australian Kelpie
American Alsatian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Kelpie
American Alsatian
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Kelpie
American Alsatian
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Kelpie
American Alsatian
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Arthritis
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Kelpie
American Alsatian
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Australian Kelpie
American Alsatian
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
Red and tan
Red and tan
Black
Black
Cream
Cream
Gold
Gold
Silver
Silver
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