Australian Kelpie vs Fila Brasileiro
Compare Australian Kelpie and Fila Brasileiro: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Fila Brasileiro
Comparison Table
Show Differences Only
Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
Fila Brasileiro
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
60 – 75 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
40 – 70 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
1/5
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
Fila Brasileiro
Very Smart
Low Grooming
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 Fila Brasileiro
Large Brazilian mastiff bred for guarding and big‑game hunting. Massive, agile, with loose skin and short coat. Deeply loyal and gentle with family but wary of strangers. Needs experienced, confident handling, careful socialisation, space, and steady, structured training.
Similar Breeds
More Breeds
