Tibetan Terrier vs Australian Kelpie
Compare the Tibetan Terrier to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Tibetan Terriers and Australian Kelpies.
Tibetan Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Tibetan Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
China
Australia
Origin Year
10 AD
1900 AD
Tibetan Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Tibetan Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Tibetan Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Tibetan Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Tibetan Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Very High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Tibetan Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Tibetan Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Tibetan Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Tibetan Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Tibetan Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Tibetan Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
Tibetan Terrier
Australian Kelpie
