Australian Kelpie vs Whippet
Compare Australian Kelpie and Whippet: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Whippet
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
10 – Sighthounds
Height
43 – 51 cm
44 – 51 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
9 – 19 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
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
Whippet
Low Grooming
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 Whippet
Medium sighthound combining racing speed with calm companionship. Sleek, lean and Greyhound‑like, with a short, easy‑care coat but little weather protection. Sensitive, gentle and people‑oriented, it needs kind training, safe chances to sprint, soft warm bedding and a stable, quiet home.
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