Finnish Lapphund vs Australian Kelpie

Compare the Finnish Lapphund to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Finnish Lapphunds and Australian Kelpies.

Finnish Lapphund vs Australian Kelpie
Finnish Lapphund
Australian Kelpie
Finnish Lapphund
Australian Kelpie
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General Details
Finnish Lapphund
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-21 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
33-53 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Finnish Lapphund
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
Finland
Australia
Origin Year
-7000 BC
1900 AD
Temperament
Finnish Lapphund
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
Finnish Lapphund
Australian Kelpie
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Finnish Lapphund
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Finnish Lapphund
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Grooming Needs
Finnish Lapphund
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Medium to High
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Finnish Lapphund
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Finnish Lapphund
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Finnish Lapphund
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Finnish Lapphund
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Finnish Lapphund
Australian Kelpie
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Finnish Lapphund
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Finnish Lapphund
Australian Kelpie
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and White
Brown and White
Black
Black and Tan
Blue
Chocolate
Fawn
Red
Red and tan
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