Koolie vs Blue Lacy

Compare the Koolie to the Blue Lacy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Koolies and Blue Lacies.

Koolie vs Blue Lacy
Koolie
Blue Lacy
Koolie
Blue Lacy
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General Details
Koolie
Blue Lacy
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-18 Years
16-20 Years
Height
13-23 Inches
18-25 Inches
Weight
30-55 Pounds
25-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Koolie
Blue Lacy
Origin Country
Australia
United States
Origin Year
1840 AD
1858 AD
Temperament
Koolie
Blue Lacy
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Koolie
Blue Lacy
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Koolie
Blue Lacy
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Koolie
Blue Lacy
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Koolie
Blue Lacy
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Koolie
Blue Lacy
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Koolie
Blue Lacy
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Koolie
Blue Lacy
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Koolie
Blue Lacy
Average Lifespan
15-18 Years
16-20 Years
Health Concerns
Koolie
Blue Lacy
Common Health Issues
Deafness
Blindness
Color-dilution alopecia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Koolie
Blue Lacy
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Koolie
Blue Lacy
Breed Colors
Black
Blue Merle
Cream
Red
Red Merle
Blue
Red
Tricolored
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