Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron Comparison – Which dog is better Australischer Kelpie or Bas-Rouge?

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Name	Australian Kelpie	Beauceron
Origins	Australia	France
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Australischer Kelpie Barb Kelpie Australian Sheepdog	Bas-Rouge Beauce Shepherd French Shorthaired Shepherd Berger De Beauce
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Australian Kelpie or Beauceron? Is the Australian Kelpie bigger than the Beauceron breed? Is an Australian Kelpie smaller than a Beauceron?	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Kelpie or Beauceron? Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron weight comparison:	25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)	110 pounds (50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	35 pounds (15.5 kg)	110 pounds (50 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Kelpie or Beauceron? Is an Australian Kelpie taller than a Beauceron?	17-20 inches (43-51 cm)	24-27.5 inches (32-70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	18.5 inches (47 cm)	24-27.5 inches (51 cm)

Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Australian Kelpie or Beauceron? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Australian Kelpie and Beauceron?	$500-$700	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Kelpie or Beauceron?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Beauceron is easier than average to get.

Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Australian Kelpie or Beauceron smarter? Which is best? Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Beauceron dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron trainability comparison. What's the difference between Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron?	Australian Kelpie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Australian Kelpie or Beauceron?	Australian Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Beauceron dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Australian Kelpie or Beauceron? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Beauceron dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Kelpie or Beauceron? Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Loyal Robust Eager	Loving Protective Courageous Loyal Obedient
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron?	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: Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron?	Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Beauceron dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron social needs comparison:	Australian Kelpie dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Beauceron dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron?	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Beauceron dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron? Which can be better for hunting?	Australian Kelpie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Beauceron dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron playfulness comparison:	The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed. See more.	The Beauceron is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron?	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Beauceron barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Kelpie or Beauceron?	It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Beauceron breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Australian Kelpie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Beauceron dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Australian Kelpie or Beauceron?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Beauceron 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.

Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Australian Kelpie or Beauceron?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Kelpie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Beauceron bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is an Australian Kelpie more dangerous than a Beauceron?	Low 🔽 The Australian Kelpie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beauceron has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron mouthiness comparison:	Australian Kelpie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Beauceron dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron?	Australian Kelpies tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Beaucerons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Osteoarthritis Cerebellar Abiotrophy Collie Eye Anomaly	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron?	Frequent The Australian Kelpie should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Beauceron should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Kelpie and Beauceron breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Australian Kelpie and Beauceron?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Beauceron: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Beauceron can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Australian Kelpie or Beauceron? Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron energy level comparison:	Australian Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Beauceron dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Kelpie or Beauceron? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Beauceron dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Kelpie or Beauceron?	Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Beauceron dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Australian Kelpie or Beauceron? Does the Australian Kelpie breed eat more than the Beauceron breed?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Beauceron's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron coat comparison:	Double	Dense
Colors What are the original Australian Kelpie and Beauceron color? Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron color comparison:	Black Tan Red Blue Brown Fawn Chocolate	Black Gray Tan Rust
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Kelpie or Beauceron? Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Beauceron doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Kelpie or Beauceron? Do Australian Kelpie dogs shed more than Beauceron dogs?	Australian Kelpie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Beauceron dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Kelpie or Beauceron?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Australian Kelpie or Beauceron?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Kelpie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Beauceron has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron?	The Australian Kelpie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Beauceron is an average drooler. See more.

Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron Good With Comparison

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

Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Australian Kelpie or Beauceron? Which is better for autism?	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.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron?	Not really Australian Kelpie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Beauceron breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really 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.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	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.

Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Australian Kelpie and Beauceron have? Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron litter size comparison:	4-7 puppies	6-7 puppies
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Australian Kelpie vs Beauceron Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2007 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	No data available

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