Australian Kelpie vs Pocket Beagle

Compare the Australian Kelpie to the Pocket Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Kelpies and Pocket Beagles.

Australian Kelpie vs Pocket Beagle
Australian Kelpie
Pocket Beagle
Australian Kelpie
Pocket Beagle
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General Details
Australian Kelpie
Pocket Beagle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-14 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
30-60 Pounds
7-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Australian Kelpie
Pocket Beagle
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1900 AD
1600 AD
Temperament
Australian Kelpie
Pocket Beagle
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
Pocket Beagle
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Australian Kelpie
Pocket Beagle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Kelpie
Pocket Beagle
Energy Level
Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Grooming Needs
Australian Kelpie
Pocket Beagle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Kelpie
Pocket Beagle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Australian Kelpie
Pocket Beagle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Australian Kelpie
Pocket Beagle
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Kelpie
Pocket Beagle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-14 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Kelpie
Pocket Beagle
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Epilepsy
Beagle dwarfism
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Kelpie
Pocket Beagle
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Australian Kelpie
Pocket Beagle
Breed Colors
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