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.
Australian Kelpie
Dingo
Breed Type
Purebred
Wild
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
30-60 Pounds
20-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Kelpie
Dingo
Origin Country
Australia
Australia
Origin Year
1900 AD
-1500 BC
Australian Kelpie
Dingo
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Kelpie
Dingo
Australian Kelpie
Dingo
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
0-100 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Kelpie
Dingo
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
High
Australian Kelpie
Dingo
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Australian Kelpie
Dingo
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Australian Kelpie
Dingo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Kelpie
Dingo
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Kelpie
Dingo
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Australian Kelpie
Dingo
Australian Kelpie
Dingo
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short to Medium
Australian Kelpie
Dingo
