Side by side
Australian Cattle Dog vs Australian Kelpie
Photo: Zingpix · CC BY 3.0 Australian Cattle Dog
AustraliaThe Australian Cattle Dog is a herding dog developed in Australia to move cattle over long distances and across rough terrain.
- Bred to move cattle over long distances
- Developed for rough terrain
- Short coat
Photo: D.N. Geerlings · CC BY-SA 2.5 nl Australian Kelpie
AustraliaThe Australian Kelpie is a sheepdog breed from Australia, also known simply as the Kelpie.
- Mustering and droving with little or no guidance
- Used with sheep, cattle, and goats
- Comes in a variety of colors
The facts, side by side
| Australian Cattle Dog | Australian Kelpie | |
|---|---|---|
| Animal | dog | dog |
| Bred as | — | Herding dog |
| Origin | Australia | Australia |
| Height | 43 cm | 43 cm |
| Weight | — | — |
| Life expectancy | 13 years | 12 years |
Both are on Dog breeds, Medium dog breeds, Dog breeds from Australia.
Photo credits2 photographs on this page
- Australian Cattle Dog — Zingpix · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Australian Kelpie — D.N. Geerlings · CC BY-SA 2.5 nl · file page
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