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Name	Koolie	Border Collie Lakeland	Australian Kelpie
Origins	Australia	England Scotland Wales	Australia
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Other Names What other names do they have?	German Coolie German Koolie Australian Koolie	No data available	Australischer Kelpie Barb Kelpie Australian Sheepdog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

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

Size Which is bigger, Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie? Which is the smallest dog, Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie?	Large Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Border Collie Lakeland? Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie weight comparison:	33-53 pounds (15-24 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	43 pounds (19.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	35 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie? Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie height comparison:	13-23 inches (34-60 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	17-20 inches (43-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	18 inches (47 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)

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

Price Which is cheaper, Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$1200-$1800	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie?	Average: The Koolie is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Border Collie Lakeland 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.

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

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Border Collie Lakeland 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.
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Trainability Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie trainability comparison.	Koolie dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Border Collie Lakeland 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 Ability Which is the better watchdog: Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie?	Koolie dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie Lakeland 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 Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Koolie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Border Collie Lakeland dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie? Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Affectionate Dominant Dedicated Temperate Diligent	Independent Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Confident Friendly Responsive Loyal Tenacious Trainable Bold	Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Loyal Robust Eager
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Koolie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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: Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie?	High: Koolie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie Lakeland 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 Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie social needs comparison:	Koolie dogs are a social breed. See more.	Border Collie Lakeland 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?	Koolie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Border Collie Lakeland 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Koolie 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.	Border Collie Lakeland dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. 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

Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie playfulness comparison:	Average: Koolies, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Border Collie Lakeland is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie?	Average: The Koolie barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Border Collie Lakeland 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 Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie?	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 Koolie indoors.	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 Border Collie Lakeland 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

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

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Koolie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Border Collie Lakeland dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different 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: Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie?	Koolie 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 Lakeland 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.

Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Koolie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie Lakeland 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:	Low 🔽 The Koolie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie Lakeland has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Kelpie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie mouthiness comparison:	Koolie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie Lakeland dogs have an 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.

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

Health Issues Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie?	The Koolie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Border Collie Lakeland 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
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie health problems comparison:	Blindness Deafness	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
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Koolie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Border Collie Lakeland 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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Life Expectancy Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie lifespan comparison. How long do Koolie, Border Collie Lakeland and Australian Kelpie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	16-18 years The average lifespan of Koolie: 17 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Border Collie Lakeland: 14 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: Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie Lakeland can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.

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

Energy Level Who has more energy a Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie? Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie energy level comparison:	Koolie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Border Collie Lakeland dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Koolie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collie Lakeland dogs need a lot of exercises.	Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie?	Koolie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Border Collie Lakeland dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie?	1.5 to 2.5 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.	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? Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Koolie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie Lakeland 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

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

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie coat comparison:	Rough Smooth Double	Wiry Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Double
Colors What are the original Koolie, Border Collie Lakeland and Australian Kelpie color?	Black Red Blue Tricolor Chocolate Merle	Black Tan Red Blue Grizzle Sable Brindle Liver Wheaten 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
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie? Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Koolie doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Border Collie Lakeland requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie? Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or {name3 shedding:	Koolie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie Lakeland dogs shed moderately. 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: Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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 Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie?	Medium ⏺ The Koolie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie Lakeland 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 Koolie is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie Lakeland 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.

Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Koolie dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie Lakeland 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 Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie? Which dog is more friendly?	Koolie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie Lakeland 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 Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie?	Koolie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie Lakeland dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie?	Koolie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie Lakeland 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 Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie?	Koolie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Collie Lakeland 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 good for the first-time owners: Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie?	Yes Koolie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie Lakeland 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 Koolie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie Lakeland 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?	Koolies are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Collie Lakelands are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people.

Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland 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.	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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Koolie or Border Collie Lakeland or Australian Kelpie? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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.
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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie?	Not really Koolie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie Lakeland 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.

Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland 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 Koolie and Border Collie Lakeland and Australian Kelpie have?	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-7 puppies
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Koolie vs Border Collie Lakeland vs Australian Kelpie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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?	America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Australian National Kennel Council	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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