Koolie vs Welsh Sheepdog
Compare the Koolie to the Welsh Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Koolies and Welsh Sheepdogs.
Koolie
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-18 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-23 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
30-55 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Koolie
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1840 AD
1800 AD
Koolie
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Koolie
Welsh Sheepdog
Koolie
Welsh Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Koolie
Welsh Sheepdog
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Koolie
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Koolie
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Koolie
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Koolie
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Koolie
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
15-18 Years
12-15 Years
Koolie
Welsh Sheepdog
Koolie
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short to Medium
Koolie
Welsh Sheepdog
