German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie
Compare the German Pinscher to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Pinschers and Australian Kelpies.
German Pinscher
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-19 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
25-35 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
German Pinscher
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
Germany
Australia
Origin Year
1879 AD
1900 AD
German Pinscher
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Pinscher
Australian Kelpie
German Pinscher
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Pinscher
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
German Pinscher
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
Low
German Pinscher
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
German Pinscher
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
German Pinscher
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Pinscher
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
German Pinscher
Australian Kelpie
German Pinscher
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
German Pinscher
Australian Kelpie
