Australian Kelpie vs Mastiff
Compare Australian Kelpie and Mastiff: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Mastiff
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
Mastiff
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
70 – 91 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
75 – 110 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
2/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
3/5
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
Mastiff
Very Smart
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 Mastiff
The Mastiff is a giant, heavily built guardian dog, calm and dignified yet deeply devoted to its family. It is watchful rather than aggressive, needs gentle, consistent training, moderate exercise, and space. Its short coat is easy to maintain, but drool, health care, and costs are significant.
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