Australian Kelpie vs Bergamasco
Compare Australian Kelpie and Bergamasco: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Bergamasco
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
Bergamasco
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
43 – 51 cm
55 – 60 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
26 – 38 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
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
Bergamasco
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Large
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 Bergamasco
Ancient Italian herding breed, medium‑large and sturdy, known for its long, felted gray coat that forms natural flocks. Calm, observant, and deeply bonded to family, it doubles as a gentle guardian. Needs steady exercise, thoughtful training, early coat care, and is generally healthy and long‑lived.
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