Australian Kelpie vs American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Australian Kelpie vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Australian Kelpie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Australian Kelpie
American Pit Bull Terrier
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General Details
Australian Kelpie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
30-60 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Australian Kelpie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1900 AD
1898 AD
Temperament
Australian Kelpie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Australian Kelpie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Australian Kelpie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Kelpie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Australian Kelpie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Kelpie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Australian Kelpie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Australian Kelpie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Average
Above Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Kelpie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Kelpie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Hip dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Skin allergies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Kelpie
American Pit Bull Terrier
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 Pit Bull Terrier
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
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue, White, and Tan
Blue, White, and Tan
Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate and Tan
Chocolate and Tan
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn and White
Fawn and White
Light Fawn
Light Fawn
White
White
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