Siberian Husky vs Australian Kelpie
Compare Siberian Huskies to Australian Kelpies. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Siberian Husky
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
20-23 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
35-60 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Siberian Husky
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
Russia
Australia
Origin Year
900 AD
1900 AD
Siberian Husky
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Siberian Husky
Australian Kelpie
Siberian Husky
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-70-65 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Siberian Husky
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Very High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Siberian Husky
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Siberian Husky
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Siberian Husky
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Siberian Husky
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Siberian Husky
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Siberian Husky
Australian Kelpie
Siberian Husky
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Siberian Husky
Australian Kelpie
