Australian Kelpie vs Jack Chi
Compare Australian Kelpies to Jack Chis. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Australian Kelpie
Jack Chi
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
8-15 Inches
Weight
30-60 Pounds
5-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Kelpie
Jack Chi
Origin Country
Australia
Unspecified
Origin Year
1900 AD
Unspecified
Australian Kelpie
Jack Chi
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Kelpie
Jack Chi
Australian Kelpie
Jack Chi
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Kelpie
Jack Chi
Energy Level
Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
19 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Australian Kelpie
Jack Chi
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Australian Kelpie
Jack Chi
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Australian Kelpie
Jack Chi
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Kelpie
Jack Chi
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Kelpie
Jack Chi
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Australian Kelpie
Jack Chi
Australian Kelpie
Jack Chi
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short to Long
Australian Kelpie
Jack Chi
