Australian Kelpie vs Dutch Shepherd
Compare the Australian Kelpie to the Dutch Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Kelpies and Dutch Shepherds.
Australian Kelpie
Dutch Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
30-60 Pounds
50-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Kelpie
Dutch Shepherd
Origin Country
Australia
Belgium
Origin Year
1900 AD
1898 AD
Australian Kelpie
Dutch Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Kelpie
Dutch Shepherd
Australian Kelpie
Dutch Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Kelpie
Dutch Shepherd
Energy Level
Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Australian Kelpie
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Australian Kelpie
Dutch Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Australian Kelpie
Dutch Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Australian Kelpie
Dutch Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Kelpie
Dutch Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Australian Kelpie
Dutch Shepherd
Australian Kelpie
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Wooly
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short to Long
Australian Kelpie
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