Labrador Retriever vs Australian Kelpie

Compare the Labrador Retriever to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Labrador Retrievers and Australian Kelpies.

Labrador Retriever vs Australian Kelpie
Labrador Retriever
Australian Kelpie
Labrador Retriever
Australian Kelpie
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General Details
Labrador Retriever
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Labrador Retriever
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
Canada
Australia
Origin Year
1700 AD
1900 AD
Temperament
Labrador Retriever
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
Labrador Retriever
Australian Kelpie
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Labrador Retriever
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-90 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Labrador Retriever
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Labrador Retriever
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Labrador Retriever
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Labrador Retriever
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Labrador Retriever
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
None
Average
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
None
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Labrador Retriever
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Labrador Retriever
Australian Kelpie
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Tricuspid valve dysplasia
Myopathy
Acute moist dermatitis
Cold tail
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Labrador Retriever
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Labrador Retriever
Australian Kelpie
Breed Colors
Black
Chocolate
Yellow
Black
Black and Tan
Blue
Chocolate
Fawn
Red
Red and tan
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