Australian Kelpie vs Portuguese Water Dog
Compare Australian Kelpie and Portuguese Water Dog: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Portuguese Water Dog
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
Portuguese Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
43 – 51 cm
43 – 57 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
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
Portuguese Water Dog
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
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 Portuguese Water Dog
The Portuguese Water Dog is a sturdy, medium‑sized, low‑shedding water lover with a curly or wavy coat. Intelligent, people‑oriented and energetic, it needs regular grooming, daily training, and plenty of exercise and swimming, thriving as an active, closely involved family companion.
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