Australian Kelpie vs Huntaway
Compare the Australian Kelpie to the Huntaway. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Kelpies and Huntaways.
Australian Kelpie
Huntaway
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
30-60 Pounds
40-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Kelpie
Huntaway
Origin Country
Australia
New Zealand
Origin Year
1900 AD
1870 AD
Australian Kelpie
Huntaway
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Kelpie
Huntaway
Australian Kelpie
Huntaway
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Kelpie
Huntaway
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Australian Kelpie
Huntaway
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Australian Kelpie
Huntaway
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Australian Kelpie
Huntaway
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Australian Kelpie
Huntaway
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Kelpie
Huntaway
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Australian Kelpie
Huntaway
Australian Kelpie
Huntaway
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Australian Kelpie
Huntaway
