Australian Kelpie vs Saluki
Compare Australian Kelpie and Saluki: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Saluki
Comparison Table
Show Differences Only
Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
Saluki
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
10 – Sighthounds
Height
43 – 51 cm
55 – 71 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
18 – 27 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
2/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
4/5
1/5
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
Saluki
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
Stubborn
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 Saluki
The Saluki is an ancient, elegant sighthound known for speed, endurance, and a calm, sensitive nature. Gentle yet independent, it needs kind training, secure space to sprint, moderate grooming for its fine coat, and careful handling of strong chase and prey instincts.
Similar Breeds
More Breeds
