Australian Kelpie vs Bedlington Terrier
Compare Australian Kelpie and Bedlington Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Bedlington Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
Bedlington Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
3 – Terriers
Height
43 – 51 cm
40 – 41 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
8 – 10 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
11 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Australian Kelpie
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Bedlington Terrier
Great with Kids
Small
Summary
About Australian Kelpie
The Australian Kelpie is a medium, athletic herding dog, bred for stamina and focus. Intelligent and quick to learn, it needs extensive daily exercise and mental work. Affectionate yet independent, it excels in herding and dog sports, stays generally healthy, and suits active, committed homes.
About Bedlington Terrier
Bedlington Terriers are small, lamb-like yet athletic terriers with a lean, arched body and distinctive curly, low-shedding coat that needs regular grooming. Originally bred for hunting, they are fast, curious, sensitive, devoted family dogs with strong prey drive and benefit from kind training and daily exercise.
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