Dingo vs Kangaroo Dog

Compare the Dingo to the Kangaroo Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dingos and Kangaroo Dogs.

Dingo vs Kangaroo Dog
Dingo
Kangaroo Dog
Dingo
Kangaroo Dog
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General Details
Dingo
Kangaroo Dog
Breed Type
Wild
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
24-31 Inches
Weight
20-45 Pounds
50-105 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Dingo
Kangaroo Dog
Origin Country
Australia
Australia
Origin Year
-1500 BC
1850 AD
Temperament
Dingo
Kangaroo Dog
Overall Friendliness
Below Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
None
Above Average
Personality
Dingo
Kangaroo Dog
Traits
Aggressive
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Living Environment
Dingo
Kangaroo Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
0-100 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
Dingo
Kangaroo Dog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
40 MPH
Strength
High
High to Very High
Grooming Needs
Dingo
Kangaroo Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Medium
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Dingo
Kangaroo Dog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Dingo
Kangaroo Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Dingo
Kangaroo Dog
Aggression
Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Dingo
Kangaroo Dog
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Dingo
Kangaroo Dog
Common Health Issues
Canine distemper
Heart worms
Tapeworms
Bloat
Drug sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Dingo
Kangaroo Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Dingo
Kangaroo Dog
Breed Colors
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