Jack Russell Terrier vs Australian Kelpie
Compare Jack Russell Terrier and Australian Kelpie: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Jack Russell Terrier
VS
Australian Kelpie
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Jack Russell Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
25 – 30 cm
43 – 51 cm
Weight
5 – 6 kg
14 – 20 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 16 years
11 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
5/5
Trainability
5/5
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
Jack Russell Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Tiny
Australian Kelpie
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Jack Russell Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier: small, sturdy, energetic fox-hunting terrier with bold, intelligent nature. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise plus mental work. Predominantly white, three coat types, strong digging and prey drive. Affectionate with family but demanding and unsuited to very sedentary homes.
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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