Smooth Fox Terrier vs Australian Kelpie

Compare the Smooth Fox Terrier to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Smooth Fox Terriers and Australian Kelpies.

Smooth Fox Terrier vs Australian Kelpie
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Kelpie
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General Details
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
15-19 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1780 AD
1900 AD
Temperament
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Distichiasis
Deafness
Lens luxation
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Brown
Tri-Color
Tri-Color
White
White
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
Red and tan
Red and tan
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