Australian Kelpie vs Norwich Terrier
Compare Australian Kelpie and Norwich Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Norwich Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
Norwich Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
3 – Terriers
Height
43 – 51 cm
25 – 26 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
5 – 6 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 16 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
1/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
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
Norwich Terrier
Very Smart
Tiny
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 Norwich Terrier
Norwich Terriers are small, sturdy, confident terriers with prick ears, a foxy, alert expression and a harsh, weather‑resistant coat. Bred as farm ratters, they remain lively, curious hunters, need regular exercise, mental stimulation and moderate grooming, and are generally long lived.
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