Chihuahua vs Australian Kelpie
Compare Chihuahua and Australian Kelpie: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Chihuahua
VS
Australian Kelpie
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Chihuahua
Australian Kelpie
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
15 – 25 cm
43 – 51 cm
Weight
1 – 3 kg
14 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 18 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
5/5
4/5
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
Chihuahua
Low grooming
Tiny
Australian Kelpie
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is a tiny yet sturdy companion dog, usually 1.5–3 kg with an apple-shaped head and large eyes. Found in smooth or long coats in many colors, it is devoted, alert, and bold. It needs daily walks, training, close companionship, and good health and dental care to thrive.
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.
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