Australian Kelpie vs Dutch Schapendoes
Compare Australian Kelpie and Dutch Schapendoes: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Dutch Schapendoes
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
Dutch Schapendoes
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
43 – 51 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 15 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
2/5
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
Dutch Schapendoes
Great with Kids
Low Grooming
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 Dutch Schapendoes
The Dutch Schapendoes is a medium, shaggy-coated Dutch herding dog, lively and agile with a bouncy gait. Cheerful, people-oriented and playful, it suits active families. Intelligent but independent, it needs positive training, regular mental exercise and frequent grooming.
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