FCI · Group 1
Australian Kelpie vs Australian Shepherd
Side-by-side comparison of Australian Kelpie (FCI #293) and Australian Shepherd (FCI #342) in Group 1 (Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)).
| Comparison Pair | Australian Kelpie vs Australian Shepherd |
|---|---|
| Shared Classification | Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) |
| Australian Kelpie Standard | FCI #293 (definitive) |
| Australian Shepherd Standard | FCI #342 (definitive) |
| Attribute | Australian Kelpie | Australian Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Registry | FCI | FCI |
| Standard / EMS Code | #293 | #342 |
| Group / Category | Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) | Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) |
| Recognition Status | definitive | definitive |
| Standard Date | 2012-10-08 | 2009-03-26 |
| Care & Working Profile | Herding, livestock guarding, and high-trainability working dogs requiring structured daily mental and physical activity. | Herding, livestock guarding, and high-trainability working dogs requiring structured daily mental and physical activity. |