Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Australian Kelpie
Compare Rhodesian Ridgebacks to Australian Kelpies. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
65-90 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
Zimbabwe
Australia
Origin Year
1924 AD
1900 AD
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Australian Kelpie
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-95 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
High to Very High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
23 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Australian Kelpie
Rhodesian Ridgeback
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
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Australian Kelpie
