Pointer vs Australian Kelpie
Compare the Pointer to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pointers and Australian Kelpies.
Pointer
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Pointer
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1650 AD
1900 AD
Pointer
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pointer
Australian Kelpie
Pointer
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pointer
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Pointer
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Pointer
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Pointer
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pointer
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pointer
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Pointer
Australian Kelpie
Pointer
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Pointer
Australian Kelpie
