Border Terrier vs Australian Kelpie
Compare the Border Terrier to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Terriers and Australian Kelpies.
Border Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
Unspecified
Australia
Origin Year
1700 AD
1900 AD
Border Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Border Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Border Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Border Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Border Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Border Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Border Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Border Terrier
Australian Kelpie
