Australian Kelpie vs Mountain Cur
Compare the Australian Kelpie to the Mountain Cur. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Kelpies and Mountain Curs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Mountain Cur and the Australian Kelpie are good for new owners, but the Mountain Cur is a slightly better choice.
- Children - Both the Mountain Cur and Australian Kelpie are child friendly, but the Mountain Cur is a better choice for young children.
- Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Australian Kelpie is easier to groom.
- Barking - Both the Australian Kelpie and Mountain Cur are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.
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| Breed Name | Australian Kelpie | Mountain Cur |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 14-16 yrs. |
| Height | 18-22 in. | 16-26 in. |
| Weight | 30-60 lb | 30-60 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Australia | United States |
| Origin Year | 1900 AD | 1957 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | No | No |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | No |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 80°F | 35°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Very High | High |
| Exercise Required | Very High | High-Very High |
| Top Running Speed | 24 mph | 26 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Dander | Medium | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Australian Kelpie | Mountain Cur |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | High |
| Follow Commands | Average | Very Low |
| Fighting | Average | Average |
| Guarding | Average | High |
| Herding | High | Very Low |
| Hunting | Average | High |
| Protection | Average | High |
| Remove Vermin | Average | High |
| Sledding | Average | Very Low |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Australian Kelpie | Mountain Cur |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 14-16 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Cerebellar Abiotrophy | Yes | No |
| Collie Eye Anomaly | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Osteoarthritis | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Australian Kelpie | Mountain Cur |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | No |
| Hair | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Single Coat | Yes | No |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | Yes |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | Yes | No |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Blue | Yes | Yes |
| Brown | Yes | No |
| Cream | Yes | No |
| Fawn | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | Yes |
| Tan | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| Blonde/ Buttermilk Buckskin | No | Yes |
| Brindle | No | Yes |
| Yellow | No | Yes |