Australian Kelpie vs Native American Indian Dog

Compare the Australian Kelpie to the Native American Indian Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Kelpies and Native American Indian Dogs.

Australian Kelpie vs Native American Indian Dog
Australian Kelpie
Native American Indian Dog
Australian Kelpie
Native American Indian Dog
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General Details
Australian Kelpie
Native American Indian Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-19 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
23-34 Inches
Weight
30-60 Pounds
55-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Australian Kelpie
Native American Indian Dog
Origin Country
Australia
United States
Origin Year
1900 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Australian Kelpie
Native American Indian Dog
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Australian Kelpie
Native American Indian Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Australian Kelpie
Native American Indian Dog
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Kelpie
Native American Indian Dog
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Grooming Needs
Australian Kelpie
Native American Indian Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Kelpie
Native American Indian Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Australian Kelpie
Native American Indian Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Australian Kelpie
Native American Indian Dog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Average
Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Above Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Kelpie
Native American Indian Dog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-19 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Kelpie
Native American Indian Dog
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Kelpie
Native American Indian Dog
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Australian Kelpie
Native American Indian Dog
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
Red and tan
Red and tan
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