Australian Kelpie vs Havanese
Compare Australian Kelpie and Havanese: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Havanese
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
Havanese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
43 – 51 cm
23 – 27 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
14 – 17 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
2/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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
Havanese
Easy to Train
Small
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 Havanese
The Havanese is Cuba’s national toy breed, a sturdy, lively companion with a long, silky, low‑shedding coat. Affectionate and people‑oriented, it suits families, apartments or houses. It needs regular grooming, daily walks, play, mental stimulation, and dislikes long periods alone.
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