Side by side
Australian Kelpie vs Koolie
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
Photo: Koolieoz · Public domain Koolie
AustraliaThe Koolie is an Australian working and herding dog breed.
- Working and herding dog
- Present in Australia since the early 19th century
- Developed from imported British working dogs
The facts, side by side
| Australian Kelpie | Koolie | |
|---|---|---|
| Animal | dog | dog |
| Bred as | Herding dog | — |
| Origin | Australia | Australia |
| Height | 43 cm | — |
| Weight | — | — |
| Life expectancy | 12 years | — |
Both are on Dog breeds, Dog breeds from Australia.
Photo credits2 photographs on this page
- Australian Kelpie — D.N. Geerlings · CC BY-SA 2.5 nl · file page
- Koolie — Koolieoz · Public domain · file page
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