Australian Kelpie vs Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Compare Australian Kelpie and Central Asian Shepherd Dog: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Height
43 – 51 cm
62 – 90 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
45 – 85 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
10 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
3/5
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
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Great with Kids
Giant
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 Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Ancient Central Asian livestock and property guardian: very large, powerful, calm and independent, deeply loyal to family but reserved with strangers. Needs early socialisation, firm experienced handling, secure space, moderate exercise, and regular grooming of its thick shedding coat.
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