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Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Sheepdog or Australischer Kelpie or Border Kelpie? Find the right dog for you

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Name Border Collie Australian Kelpie Border Kelpie
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie breeds.
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Australischer Kelpie
Barb
Kelpie
Australian Sheepdog
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which breed is the largest?
Large Medium Large
Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) 25-45 pounds (11-20 kg) 25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) 35 pounds (15.5 kg) 35 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Border Kelpie? Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie height comparison:
Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) 17-20 inches (43-51 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) 18.5 inches (47 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $500-$700 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Border Kelpie?
Very frequent: The Border Collie 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.
Frequent: The Border Kelpie is easier than average to get.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which breed ranks highest?
Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Border Kelpie dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which is easiest to train?
Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Australian Kelpie dogs are very easy to train.
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Border Kelpie dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which breed is most alert?
Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Australian Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Border Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which breed is most protective?
Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Border Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie? Compare temperaments.
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Robust
Eager
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Robust
Eager
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Border Kelpie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie?
High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average to High: Border Kelpie dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie social needs comparison:
Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Australian Kelpie dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Border Kelpie dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Border Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Border Collie 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.
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Australian Kelpie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Border Kelpie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Border Kelpie rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which breed is most playful?
The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed.
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The Border Kelpie is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Kelpie breed in the home.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which breed is most flexible?
Border Collie 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.
Border Kelpie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Border Kelpie?
Border Collie 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.
Border Kelpie 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.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Australian Kelpie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Kelpie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which uses mouth most during play?
Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Australian Kelpie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Border Kelpie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Kelpie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Kelpie bite force: Ordinary.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Kelpie: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which has fewer health issues?
The Border Collie 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.
The Border Kelpie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Border Collie 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.
Average
The Border Kelpie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which breed is most active?
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Australian Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Border Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Border Kelpie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Border Kelpie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Border Kelpie?
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Border Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Border Kelpie has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which needs most food?
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Red
Sable
Brindle
Lilac
Gold
Seal
White & Red
Slate
Sable Merle
Black & White
Tricolor
Blue merle
Blue merle-tricolor
Slate merle
Red merle
Saddleback Sable
White & Blue
White & Blue Merle
White & Red Merle
White Ticked
White & Gold
White & Sable
White & Seal
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
Brown
Fawn
Chocolate
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Brindle
Chocolate
Lilac
Gold
Seal
White & Red
Slate
Sable Merle
Black & White
Tricolor
Blue merle
Blue merle-tricolor
Slate merle
Red merle
Saddleback Sable
White & Blue
White & Blue Merle
White & Red Merle
White Ticked
White & Gold
White & Sable
White & Seal
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Border Kelpie doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which drools least?
The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Australian Kelpie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Border Kelpie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Australian Kelpie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Kelpie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Double Dense
Feathered
Straight
Double
Short
Moderately Long
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Border Kelpie? Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or {name3 shedding:
Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Australian Kelpie dogs shed moderately.
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Border Kelpie dogs shed moderately.
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Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which is best with kids?
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Border Kelpie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Australian Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets.
Border Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Border Kelpie? Which dog is more friendly?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Australian Kelpie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Border Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Border Kelpie?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Border Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Border Kelpie?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Border Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie?
Yes
Border Collie 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.
Yes
Border Kelpie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Australian Kelpie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Border Kelpie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people.
Border Kelpies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which is best suited for service work?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which excels in therapy work?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which has best nose work ability?

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which is best for SAR work?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Australian Kelpie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Border Kelpie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which has most military use?

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.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which has most puppies?
4-8 puppies 4-7 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Kelpie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. How are they classified internationally?
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. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Border Kelpie. Which has most recognition?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
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
The American Int. Border Collie Registry
The American Border Collie Association
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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