Australian Kelpie vs Carolina Dog
Compare the Australian Kelpie to the Carolina Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Kelpies and Carolina Dogs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Australian Kelpie is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Carolina Dog is not recommended for new owners.
- Children - Both the Carolina Dog and Australian Kelpie are child friendly, but the Carolina Dog is a better choice for young children.
- Grooming - Both the Australian Kelpie and Carolina Dog are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - The Australian Kelpie bark/howls frequently. The Carolina Dog has an average level of barking.
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| Breed Name | Australian Kelpie | Carolina Dog |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 18-22 in. | 17-24 in. |
| Weight | 30-60 lb | 40-60 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Australia | United States |
| Origin Year | 1900 AD | 1893 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 | 35°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Very High | High |
| Exercise Required | Very High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 24 mph | 30 mph |
| Strength | High | Medium-High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium-High |
| Dander | Medium | Medium |
| 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 | Carolina Dog |
| 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 | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | High |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Very Low |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | Average |
| Herding | High | Very Low |
| Hunting | Average | Average |
| Protection | Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Average |
| Sledding | Average | Very Low |
| Watch | High | Average |
| Breed Name | Australian Kelpie | Carolina Dog |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Cerebellar Abiotrophy | Yes | No |
| Collie Eye Anomaly | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Osteoarthritis | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Australian Kelpie | Carolina Dog |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Blue | Yes | No |
| Brown | Yes | No |
| Cream | Yes | No |
| Fawn | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| Tan | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| Black&tan | No | Yes |
| Buff | No | Yes |
| Piebald | No | Yes |
| Red-ginger | No | Yes |