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Name	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier	Australian Kelpie
Origins	Australia	Ireland	Australia
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Heeler Stumpy Stumpy Tail Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog	Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Wheatie	Australischer Kelpie Barb Kelpie Australian Sheepdog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie weight comparison:	35-50 lbs (16-23 kg)	Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	42.5 lbs (19.5 kg)	Male: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	35 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie? Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie height comparison:	18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	17-20 inches (43-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie? Which is more expensive?	$500-$800	$800-$1000	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. 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
Trainability Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie trainability comparison.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite 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 Ability Which is the better watchdog: Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie?	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie? Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Obedient Loyal Devoted Watchful	Playful Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Spirited Faithful	Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Loyal Robust Eager
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	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 Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie?	Average to High: Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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 Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie social needs comparison:	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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?	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog 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.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie playfulness comparison:	Average: Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie?	Low to Average: The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie?	It is not recommended to keep the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Kelpie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie?	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs handle alone time quite well.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Moderate ⏺ The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Kelpie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie mouthiness comparison:	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a lower 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.

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie?	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Blindness Deafness Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Collie Eye Anomaly Dental Problems	Allergies Cancer Addison's Disease Renal Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Osteoarthritis Cerebellar Abiotrophy Collie Eye Anomaly
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Australian Kelpie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie?	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 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.

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie? Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie energy level comparison:	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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 Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie?	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of a high-quality daily, 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
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an 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

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie coat comparison:	Dense Straight Harsh	Curly	Double
Colors What are the original Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Australian Kelpie color?	Black Red speckled Blue speckled	Wheaten	Black Tan Red Blue Brown Fawn Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie? Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie? Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Australian Kelpie 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 Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Kelpie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Kelpie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Australian Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie 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 Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie?	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie?	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are not 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 Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie?	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie?	Yes Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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 Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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?	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people.

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie 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.	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 Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Australian Kelpie? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	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.	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 Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie?	Not really Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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.
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.	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Australian Kelpie have?	4-6 puppies	5-8 puppies	4-7 puppies
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Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Kelpie 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 1973 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	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?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Irish Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry Club Espanol De Terriers	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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