Brittany vs Australian Kelpie
Compare the Brittany to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Brittanys and Australian Kelpies.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Brittany and the Australian Kelpie are good for new owners, but the Brittany is a slightly better choice.
- Children - The Brittany is very child friendly. The Australian Kelpie does okay around kids, but is not as tolerant as the Brittany.
- Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Australian Kelpie is easier to groom.
- Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Australian Kelpie has the highest tendency to bark between the two.
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| Breed Name | Brittany | Australian Kelpie |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-13 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 17-20 in. | 18-22 in. |
| Weight | 30-40 lb | 30-60 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | France | Australia |
| Origin Year | 1907 AD | 1900 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | No | No |
| Small Yard | Yes | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 45°F to 80°F | 30°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Very High | Very High |
| Exercise Required | High-Very High | Very High |
| Top Running Speed | 30 mph | 24 mph |
| Strength | Medium | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Medium |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Dander | Medium | Medium |
| Drool Amount | High | Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Brittany | Australian Kelpie |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Very Low | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Average |
| Fighting | Very Low | Average |
| Guarding | Very Low | Average |
| Herding | Below Average | High |
| Hunting | High | Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Average |
| Watch | Below Average | High |
| Breed Name | Brittany | Australian Kelpie |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-13 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Cerebellar Abiotrophy | No | Yes |
| Collie Eye Anomaly | No | Yes |
| Epilepsy | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Osteoarthritis | No | Yes |
| Patellar Luxation | No | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Brittany | Australian Kelpie |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Hair | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Shaggy | Yes | No |
| Wavy | Yes | No |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Black, White & Orange | Yes | No |
| Blue Roan | Yes | No |
| Liver & White | Yes | No |
| Liver Roan | Yes | No |
| Liver, White & Orange | Yes | No |
| Orange & White | Yes | No |
| Orange Roan | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Blue | No | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Cream | No | Yes |
| Fawn | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Tan | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |