Australian Kelpie vs Roman Rottweiler

Compare the Australian Kelpie to the Roman Rottweiler. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Kelpies and Roman Rottweilers.

Australian Kelpie

Roman Rottweiler

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General Details

Australian Kelpie

Roman Rottweiler

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

12-15 Years

10-12 Years

Height

18-22 Inches

24½-30 Inches

Weight

30-60 Pounds

75-120 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Australian Kelpie

Roman Rottweiler

Origin Country

Australia

Italy

Origin Year

1900 AD

74 AD

Temperament

Australian Kelpie

Roman Rottweiler

Overall Friendliness

Average

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Average

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Below Average

Average

Personality

Australian Kelpie

Roman Rottweiler

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Aggressive

Loving

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Australian Kelpie

Roman Rottweiler

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-80 °F

45-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

Australian Kelpie

Roman Rottweiler

Energy Level

Very High

Low to High

Exercise Required

Very High

Medium

Top Running Speed

24 MPH

Strength

High

Very High

Grooming Needs

Australian Kelpie

Roman Rottweiler

Coat Maintenance

Medium

Low

Shedding

Medium

Low

Dander

Medium

Low

Drool

Low

Medium

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Australian Kelpie

Roman Rottweiler

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Australian Kelpie

Roman Rottweiler

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Breed Instincts

Australian Kelpie

Roman Rottweiler

Aggression

Below Average

Average

Burrow / Digging

Average

None

Chasing

Average

Below Average

Follow Commands

Average

Above Average

Fighting

Average

Above Average

Guarding

Average

None

Herding

Above Average

None

Hunting

Average

Below Average

Protection

Average

Above Average

Remove Vermin

Average

Below Average

Sled Pulling

Average

Above Average

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Australian Kelpie

Roman Rottweiler

Average Lifespan

12-15 Years

10-12 Years

Health Concerns

Australian Kelpie

Roman Rottweiler

Common Health Issues

Hip dysplasia

Patellar luxation

Progressive retinal atrophy

Collie eye anomaly

Osteoarthritis

Cerebellar abiotrophy

Entropion

Hip dysplasia

Obesity

Back issues

Joint problems

Drooling

ACL injury

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Australian Kelpie

Roman Rottweiler

Coat Type

Fur or Hair

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Single

Smooth

Double

Coat Texture

Rough

Straight

Coat Length

Short to Medium

Short

Coat Coloring

Australian Kelpie

Roman Rottweiler

Breed Colors