Chihuahua vs Australian Kelpie
Compare the Chihuahua to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Australian Kelpies.
Chihuahua
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
Mexico
Australia
Origin Year
1850 AD
1900 AD
Chihuahua
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Australian Kelpie
Chihuahua
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Chihuahua
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Chihuahua
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Chihuahua
Australian Kelpie
Chihuahua
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short to Medium
Chihuahua
Australian Kelpie
