Skye Terrier vs Australian Kelpie
Compare the Skye Terrier to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Skye Terriers and Australian Kelpies.
Skye Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
25-40 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Skye Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1840 AD
1900 AD
Skye Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Skye Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Skye Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Skye Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Skye Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Skye Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Skye Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Skye Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Skye Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Skye Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Skye Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
Skye Terrier
Australian Kelpie
