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.

Brittany vs Australian Kelpie
Brittany
Australian Kelpie
Brittany
Australian Kelpie
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General Details
Brittany
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
30-40 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Brittany
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
France
Australia
Origin Year
1907 AD
1900 AD
Temperament
Brittany
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Brittany
Australian Kelpie
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Brittany
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Brittany
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
Very High
Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Very High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Brittany
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
High
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Brittany
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Brittany
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Brittany
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
Average
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Brittany
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
12-13 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Brittany
Australian Kelpie
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Luxating patella
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Glaucoma
Cerebellar ataxia
Hemophilia A
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Brittany
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Brittany
Australian Kelpie
Breed Colors
Black and White
Liver and White
Liver Roan
Orange and White
Orange Roan
Black
Black and Tan
Blue
Chocolate
Fawn
Red
Red and tan
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