American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie Comparison – Which dog is better American Bull Staffy or Australischer Kelpie?

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Name	American Bull Staffy	Australian Kelpie
Origins	United States	Australia
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Group	Designer Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for American Bull Staffy and Australian Kelpie. What other names are these breeds known by?	No data available	Australischer Kelpie Barb Kelpie Australian Sheepdog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an American Bull Staffy and an Australian Kelpie. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Cross Breed	Purebred

American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an American Bull Staffy and an Australian Kelpie. Which breed is heavier?	57-67 pounds (25-30 kg)	25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	62 pounds (27.5 kg)	35 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, American Bull Staffy or Australian Kelpie? Is an American Bull Staffy taller than an Australian Kelpie?	Male: 22-28 inches (55-70 cm), Female: 20-26 inches (52-65 cm)	17-20 inches (43-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)

American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an American Bull Staffy and an Australian Kelpie. Which breed costs more?	$500-$600	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, American Bull Staffy or Australian Kelpie?	Frequent: The American Bull Staffy is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The American Bull Staffy dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare training requirements.	American Bull Staffy dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare alertness levels.	American Bull Staffy dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare territorial behaviors.	American Bull Staffy dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an American Bull Staffy and an Australian Kelpie. How do their temperaments differ?	Loving Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Loyal Devoted Gentle Going Social Attentive Tenacious	Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Loyal Robust Eager
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie?	High: American Bull Staffy dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie social needs comparison:	American Bull Staffy dogs are a social breed. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie?	American Bull Staffy dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie? Which can be better for hunting?	American Bull Staffy dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The American Bull Staffy barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare play drive and energy.	The American Bull Staffy is a playful breed. See more.	The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare living space needs.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep American Bull Staffy indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare adaptability levels.	American Bull Staffy dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Australian Kelpie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: American Bull Staffy or Australian Kelpie?	American Bull Staffy dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The American Bull Staffy has a low chance of biting somebody. Moderate ⏺ The American Bull Staffy has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Kelpie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare mouthing behaviors.	American Bull Staffy dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Bull Staffy bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Kelpie bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of American Bull Staffy: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between an American Bull Staffy and an Australian Kelpie. Which breed is healthier?	The American Bull Staffy is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Australian Kelpies tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie?	Average The American Bull Staffy should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Australian Kelpie should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Osteoarthritis Cerebellar Abiotrophy Collie Eye Anomaly

American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare activity levels.	American Bull Staffy dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Australian Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: American Bull Staffy or Australian Kelpie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	American Bull Staffy dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: American Bull Staffy or Australian Kelpie?	American Bull Staffy dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare obesity risks.	Low to Average: The American Bull Staffy has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare daily food needs.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for American Bull Staffy and Australian Kelpie? Compare breed colors.	Black Blue White Brown Fawn	Black Tan Red Blue Brown Fawn Chocolate
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare maintenance needs.	Effortless: The American Bull Staffy requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare drooling amounts.	The American Bull Staffy drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Australian Kelpie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The American Bull Staffy has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Kelpie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an American Bull Staffy and an Australian Kelpie? Compare fur types.	Fine	Double
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more American Bull Staffy or Australian Kelpie? Do American Bull Staffy dogs shed more than Australian Kelpie dogs?	American Bull Staffy dogs are low shedders. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare kid-friendliness.	American Bull Staffy dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	American Bull Staffy dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Australian Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly American Bull Staffy or Australian Kelpie? Which dog is more friendly?	American Bull Staffy dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Australian Kelpie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly American Bull Staffy or Australian Kelpie?	American Bull Staffy dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly American Bull Staffy or Australian Kelpie? Can an American Bull Staffy and an Australian Kelpie be friends? Do American Bull Staffy dogs get along with Australian Kelpie dogs?	American Bull Staffy dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie?	Yes American Bull Staffy dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Kelpie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No American Bull Staffy is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Kelpie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	American Bull Staffys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people.

American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare service capabilities.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really American Bull Staffy breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Kelpie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an American Bull Staffy or an Australian Kelpie? Compare draft work capabilities.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between American Bull Staffy and Australian Kelpie. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between American Bull Staffy and Australian Kelpie. Which has larger litters?	5-10 puppies	4-7 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between American Bull Staffy and Australian Kelpie breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between American Bull Staffy and Australian Kelpie. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

American Bull Staffy vs Australian Kelpie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of American Bull Staffy and Australian Kelpie. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of American Bull Staffy and Australian Kelpie. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between American Bull Staffy and Australian Kelpie. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

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