Australian Kelpie vs Koolie
Compare the Australian Kelpie to the Koolie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Kelpies and Koolies.
Australian Kelpie
Koolie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
15-18 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
13-23 Inches
Weight
30-60 Pounds
30-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Kelpie
Koolie
Origin Country
Australia
Australia
Origin Year
1900 AD
1840 AD
Australian Kelpie
Koolie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Kelpie
Koolie
Australian Kelpie
Koolie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Kelpie
Koolie
Energy Level
Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Very High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Australian Kelpie
Koolie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Australian Kelpie
Koolie
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Australian Kelpie
Koolie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Australian Kelpie
Koolie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Kelpie
Koolie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
15-18 Years
Australian Kelpie
Koolie
Australian Kelpie
Koolie
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short to Long
Australian Kelpie
Koolie
