Australian Kelpie vs Black Mouth Cur
Compare the Australian Kelpie to the Black Mouth Cur. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Kelpies and Black Mouth Curs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Australian Kelpie and Black Mouth Cur are okay choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - The Black Mouth Cur is very child friendly. The Australian Kelpie does okay around kids, but is not as tolerant as the Black Mouth Cur.
- Grooming - Both the Australian Kelpie and Black Mouth Cur are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - Both the Australian Kelpie and Black Mouth Cur are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.
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| Breed Name | Australian Kelpie | Black Mouth Cur |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 15-16 yrs. |
| Height | 18-22 in. | 16-18 in. |
| Weight | 30-60 lb | 35-40 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Australia | United States |
| Origin Year | 1900 AD | 1964 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | No | No |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 80°F | 35°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Very High | High |
| Exercise Required | Very High | High-Very High |
| Top Running Speed | 24 mph | 20 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Dander | Medium | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Australian Kelpie | Black Mouth Cur |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | High |
| Follow Commands | Average | Average |
| Fighting | Average | Average |
| Guarding | Average | High |
| Herding | High | Average |
| Hunting | Average | High |
| Protection | Average | High |
| Remove Vermin | Average | High |
| Sledding | Average | Very Low |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Australian Kelpie | Black Mouth Cur |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 15-16 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Cerebellar Abiotrophy | Yes | No |
| Collie Eye Anomaly | Yes | No |
| Ear Infections | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Osteoarthritis | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Australian Kelpie | Black Mouth Cur |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | Yes | No |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | Yes |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | Yes | No |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Blue | Yes | No |
| Brown | Yes | Yes |
| Cream | Yes | No |
| Fawn | Yes | Yes |
| Red | Yes | Yes |
| Tan | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| Brindle | No | Yes |
| Buckskin | No | Yes |
| Yellow | No | Yes |