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Compare Rottweiler and Australian Kelpie. Which is better: Rottweiler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie?
Name | Rottweiler | Australian Kelpie | Border Collie |
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Origins | Germany | Australia | England Scotland Wales |
Group | Working Dogs | Working Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 8 | 523 | 38 |
Reviews | 13 | 3 | 13 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie breeds. |
Rott Rottie |
Australischer Kelpie Barb Kelpie Australian Sheepdog |
Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which breed is the largest? | Large Giant | Medium | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg) | 25-45 pounds (11-20 kg) | Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg) | 35 pounds (15.5 kg) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Rottweiler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie height comparison: | Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 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: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) | 18.5 inches (47 cm) | Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) |
Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1200-$2000 | $500-$700 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Rottweiler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? | Very frequent: The Rottweiler 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. | Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get. |
Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which breed ranks highest? | Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which is easiest to train? | Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. | Australian Kelpie dogs are very easy to train. | Border Collie dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which breed is most alert? | Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Australian Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which breed is most protective? | Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie? Compare temperaments. |
Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured |
Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Loyal Robust Eager |
Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie? | Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie social needs comparison: | Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Australian Kelpie dogs need for social interaction is average. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | The wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home. | Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Australian Kelpie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | 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. |
Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which breed is most vocal? | Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. | Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which breed is most playful? | Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed. | The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces? | 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 Rottweiler indoors. | It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home. | It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home. |
Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which breed is most flexible? | Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Australian Kelpie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Rottweiler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? | Rottweiler 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 Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which has lowest bite risk? | High 🔼 The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Australian Kelpie has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which uses mouth most during play? | Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Australian Kelpie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rottweiler bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Kelpie bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary. |
Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which breed lives longest? |
8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years |
10-14 years The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | 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. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which has fewer health issues? | The Rottweiler 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 Collie 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 Rottweiler 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 Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis | Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Osteoarthritis Cerebellar Abiotrophy Collie Eye Anomaly | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans |
Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which breed is most active? | Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Australian Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs. | Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rottweiler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need. | Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Rottweiler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? | Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep. | Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which is most prone to obesity? | High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which needs most food? | Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. |
Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. What colors are available? |
Black Tan Rust Mahogany |
Black Tan Red Blue Brown Fawn Chocolate |
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 |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which requires most maintenance? | Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which drools least? | The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Australian Kelpie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Australian Kelpie has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Dense | Double |
Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which requires most frequent baths? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Rottweiler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? Rottweiler or Australian Kelpie or {name3 shedding: | Rottweiler dogs shed moderately. | Australian Kelpie dogs shed moderately. | Border Collie dogs shed moderately. |
Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which is best with kids? | Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets. | Australian Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets. | Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Rottweiler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly? | Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. | Australian Kelpie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Rottweiler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? | Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Rottweiler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? | Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly. | Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie? |
Yes Rottweiler 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 Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Australian Kelpie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people. | Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people. | Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for service work? | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which has best nose work ability? | 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. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. | Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Australian Kelpie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which is best for draft work? | Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which has most military use? | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. | 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. |
Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which has most puppies? | 8-12 puppies | 4-7 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Rottweiler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | 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. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Rottweiler, Australian Kelpie, and Border Collie. Which has most recognition? |
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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club |
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 |
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 |
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