Australian Kelpie vs Bandog
Compare the Australian Kelpie to the Bandog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Kelpies and Bandogs.
Australian Kelpie
Bandog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
20-30 Inches
Weight
30-60 Pounds
75-125 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Kelpie
Bandog
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1900 AD
1550 AD
Australian Kelpie
Bandog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Kelpie
Bandog
Australian Kelpie
Bandog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Kelpie
Bandog
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Australian Kelpie
Bandog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
High
Australian Kelpie
Bandog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Australian Kelpie
Bandog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Kelpie
Bandog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Kelpie
Bandog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Australian Kelpie
Bandog
Australian Kelpie
Bandog
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Australian Kelpie
Bandog
