Whippet vs Australian Kelpie
Compare the Whippet to the Australian Kelpie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Whippets and Australian Kelpies.
Whippet
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Whippet
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1610 AD
1900 AD
Whippet
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Whippet
Australian Kelpie
Whippet
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Whippet
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Whippet
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium to High
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Whippet
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Whippet
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Whippet
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Whippet
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Whippet
Australian Kelpie
Whippet
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
Whippet
Australian Kelpie
