Norfolk Terrier vs Australian Kelpie
Compare the Norfolk Terrier to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norfolk Terriers and Australian Kelpies.
Norfolk Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
13-18 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
10-11 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Norfolk Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1932 AD
1900 AD
Norfolk Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norfolk Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Norfolk Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Norfolk Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Low
Very High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Norfolk Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
None to Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Norfolk Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Norfolk Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Norfolk Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norfolk Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
13-18 Years
12-15 Years
Norfolk Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Norfolk Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Scruffy
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Norfolk Terrier
Australian Kelpie
