Australian Kelpie vs Blue Lacy
Compare the Australian Kelpie to the Blue Lacy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Kelpies and Blue Lacies.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Australian Kelpie is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Blue Lacy is not recommended for new owners.
- Children - Both the Blue Lacy and Australian Kelpie are child friendly, but the Blue Lacy is a better choice for young children.
- Grooming - Both the Australian Kelpie and Blue Lacy are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - Both the Australian Kelpie and Blue Lacy are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.
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| Breed Name | Australian Kelpie | Blue Lacy |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 16-20 yrs. |
| Height | 18-22 in. | 18-25 in. |
| Weight | 30-60 lb | 25-50 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Australia | United States |
| Origin Year | 1900 AD | 1858 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | No | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 80°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Very High | Medium-High |
| Exercise Required | Very High | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 24 mph | 24 mph |
| Strength | High | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Dander | Medium | Low |
| Drool Amount | Low | None |
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 | Blue Lacy |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | High |
| Follow Commands | Average | Average |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | Average |
| Herding | High | High |
| Hunting | Average | High |
| Protection | Average | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Average |
| Sledding | Average | Below Average |
| Watch | High | Average |
| Breed Name | Australian Kelpie | Blue Lacy |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 16-20 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Cerebellar Abiotrophy | Yes | No |
| Collie Eye Anomaly | Yes | No |
| Color Dilution Alopecia | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Osteoarthritis | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Australian Kelpie | Blue Lacy |
| 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 | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | Yes | No |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | No |
| Blue | Yes | Yes |
| Brown | Yes | No |
| Cream | Yes | No |
| Fawn | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | Yes |
| Tan | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| Tricolored | No | Yes |