Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie
Compare Rottweilers to Australian Kelpies. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Rottweiler
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-11 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-27 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
85-130 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Rottweiler
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
Germany
Australia
Origin Year
100 AD
1900 AD
Rottweiler
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rottweiler
Australian Kelpie
Rottweiler
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
Rottweiler
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
Low to High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Rottweiler
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Medium
Low
Rottweiler
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Rottweiler
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Rottweiler
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rottweiler
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
8-11 Years
12-15 Years
Rottweiler
Australian Kelpie
Rottweiler
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
Rottweiler
Australian Kelpie
