Weimaraner vs Australian Kelpie
Compare the Weimaraner to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Weimaraners and Australian Kelpies.
Weimaraner
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
50-85 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Weimaraner
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
Germany
Australia
Origin Year
1800 AD
1900 AD
Weimaraner
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Weimaraner
Australian Kelpie
Weimaraner
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Weimaraner
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
Very High
Very High
Exercise Required
Very High
Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Weimaraner
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Medium
Low
Weimaraner
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Weimaraner
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Weimaraner
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Weimaraner
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Weimaraner
Australian Kelpie
Weimaraner
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Weimaraner
Australian Kelpie
