Boerboel vs Australian Kelpie
Compare the Boerboel to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boerboels and Australian Kelpies.
Boerboel
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
110-180 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Boerboel
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
South Africa
Australia
Origin Year
1652 AD
1900 AD
Boerboel
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boerboel
Australian Kelpie
Boerboel
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boerboel
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
Medium to High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Boerboel
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
Low
Boerboel
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Boerboel
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Boerboel
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boerboel
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-15 Years
Boerboel
Australian Kelpie
Boerboel
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Boerboel
Australian Kelpie
