Dogo Argentino vs Australian Kelpie
Compare the Dogo Argentino to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dogo Argentinos and Australian Kelpies.
Dogo Argentino
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-30 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
75-110 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Dogo Argentino
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
Argentina
Australia
Origin Year
1928 AD
1900 AD
Dogo Argentino
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dogo Argentino
Australian Kelpie
Dogo Argentino
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dogo Argentino
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Dogo Argentino
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Dogo Argentino
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Dogo Argentino
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dogo Argentino
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dogo Argentino
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Dogo Argentino
Australian Kelpie
Dogo Argentino
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Dogo Argentino
Australian Kelpie
