Australian Kelpie vs Medium Poodle
Compare Australian Kelpie and Medium Poodle: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Medium Poodle
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
Medium Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
43 – 51 cm
34 – 45 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
7 – 12 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
5/5
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
Medium Poodle
High Energy
Very Smart
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 Medium Poodle
Medium Poodles are medium‑sized, athletic dogs with a curly, low‑shedding coat that needs regular grooming. Highly intelligent and easy to train, they are lively outside but calm indoors. Affectionate, people‑focused, and versatile, they excel in family life and many dog sports.
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