Smålandsstövare
VS
Australian Kelpie
Smålandsstövare vs Australian Kelpie
Compare Smålandsstövare and Australian Kelpie side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Smålandsstövare
Australian Kelpie
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
42 – 54 cm
43 – 51 cm
Weight
15 – 18 kg
14 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Smålandsstövare
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Australian Kelpie
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Smålandsstövare
The Smålandsstövare is a Swedish medium scenthound, compact and sturdy with a dense black and tan coat and often a natural short tail. Bred for hunting hare and fox, it is loyal, calm at home yet energetic outdoors, intelligent, independent, and still uncommon outside Scandinavia.
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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