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.
Australian Kelpie
Mountain Cur
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
16-26 Inches
Weight
30-60 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Kelpie
Mountain Cur
Origin Country
Australia
United States
Origin Year
1900 AD
1957 AD
Australian Kelpie
Mountain Cur
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Kelpie
Mountain Cur
Australian Kelpie
Mountain Cur
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
35-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Kelpie
Mountain Cur
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
High
High
Australian Kelpie
Mountain Cur
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Australian Kelpie
Mountain Cur
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Australian Kelpie
Mountain Cur
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Australian Kelpie
Mountain Cur
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Kelpie
Mountain Cur
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Australian Kelpie
Mountain Cur
Australian Kelpie
Mountain Cur
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Australian Kelpie
Mountain Cur
