Cocker Spaniel vs Australian Kelpie
Compare the Cocker Spaniel to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cocker Spaniels and Australian Kelpies.
Cocker Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
24-28 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Cocker Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
Suriname
Australia
Origin Year
1800 AD
1900 AD
Cocker Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cocker Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Cocker Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cocker Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Cocker Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
Low
Cocker Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Cocker Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Cocker Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cocker Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Cocker Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Cocker Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Cocker Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
