Old English Sheepdog vs Australian Kelpie

Compare the Old English Sheepdog to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Old English Sheepdogs and Australian Kelpies.

Old English Sheepdog vs Australian Kelpie
Old English Sheepdog
Australian Kelpie
Old English Sheepdog
Australian Kelpie
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General Details
Old English Sheepdog
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-11 Years
12-15 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Old English Sheepdog
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1800 AD
1900 AD
Temperament
Old English Sheepdog
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
Old English Sheepdog
Australian Kelpie
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Old English Sheepdog
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Old English Sheepdog
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Grooming Needs
Old English Sheepdog
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Old English Sheepdog
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Old English Sheepdog
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Old English Sheepdog
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Old English Sheepdog
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
10-11 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Old English Sheepdog
Australian Kelpie
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Heat intolerance
Diabetes
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Old English Sheepdog
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Old English Sheepdog
Australian Kelpie
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue and White
Blue and White
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle and White
Brown
Brown
Gray
Gray
Gray and White
Gray and White
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
Red and tan
Red and tan
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