Australian Kelpie vs Cocker Spaniel
Compare Australian Kelpie and Cocker Spaniel: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Cocker Spaniel
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
Cocker Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
43 – 51 cm
38 – 41 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
13 – 15 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
11 – 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
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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
Cocker Spaniel
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
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 Cocker Spaniel
Cheerful, medium‑sized gundog with a sturdy build, soft expression, and long silky ears. Bred to hunt woodcock, it loves sniffing, searching, and joining family activities. Sensitive and people‑oriented, it needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, and regular grooming to stay healthy and content.
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