Australian Kelpie vs American Bulldog

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

Australian Kelpie vs American Bulldog
Australian Kelpie
American Bulldog
Australian Kelpie
American Bulldog
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General Details
Australian Kelpie
American Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
20-28 Inches
Weight
30-60 Pounds
60-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Below Average
History
Australian Kelpie
American Bulldog
Origin Country
Australia
United States
Origin Year
1900 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Australian Kelpie
American Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Australian Kelpie
American Bulldog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Living Environment
Australian Kelpie
American Bulldog
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Kelpie
American Bulldog
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Australian Kelpie
American Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Kelpie
American Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Australian Kelpie
American Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Kelpie
American Bulldog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Kelpie
American Bulldog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Kelpie
American Bulldog
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Cancer
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Elbow dysplasia
Cherry eye
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Kelpie
American Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Australian Kelpie
American Bulldog
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 and White
Black and White
White
White
White and Black
White and Black
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