Irish Terrier vs Australian Kelpie
Compare the Irish Terrier to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Terriers and Australian Kelpies.
Irish Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
Ireland
Australia
Origin Year
1875 AD
1900 AD
Irish Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Irish Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Irish Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
Low
Irish Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Irish Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Irish Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Irish Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Irish Terrier
Australian Kelpie
