Australian Kelpie vs Dingo
Compare the Australian Kelpie to the Dingo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Kelpies and Dingos.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Australian Kelpie is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Dingo is not recommended for new owners.
- Children - The Australian Kelpie is okay with children, but the Dingo does not do well with children.
- Grooming - Both the Australian Kelpie and Dingo are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - The Australian Kelpie bark/howls frequently. The Dingo has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Australian Kelpie | Dingo |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | Maybe |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 14-16 yrs. |
| Height | 18-22 in. | 20-24 in. |
| Weight | 30-60 lb | 20-45 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Australia | Australia |
| Origin Year | 1900 AD | 1500 BC |
| 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 | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 80°F | 0°F to 100°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Very High | High |
| Exercise Required | Very High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 24 mph | 25 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Low |
| Dander | Medium | Low |
| Drool Amount | Low | Medium |
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 | Dingo |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Average |
| Fighting | Average | Average |
| Guarding | Average | High |
| Herding | High | Below Average |
| Hunting | Average | Average |
| Protection | Average | High |
| Remove Vermin | Average | High |
| Sledding | Average | Below Average |
| Watch | High | Average |
| Breed Name | Australian Kelpie | Dingo |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 14-16 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Canine Distemper | No | Yes |
| Cerebellar Abiotrophy | Yes | No |
| Collie Eye Anomaly | Yes | No |
| Heart Worms | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Osteoarthritis | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Tapeworms | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Australian Kelpie | Dingo |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Single Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Silky | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Blue | Yes | No |
| Brown | Yes | No |
| Cream | Yes | Yes |
| Fawn | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| Tan | Yes | Yes |
| White | Yes | No |
| Black&tan | No | Yes |
| Reddish Brown | No | Yes |
| Yellow | No | Yes |