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As herding dogs, Australian Kelpies are happiest with an activity or job to do. They bond quickly with their owners but may treat kids and dogs like sheep that need to be corralled. With training and socialization, the Kelpie can grow to be a great watchdog and faithful companion. Full-grown, they typically weigh 35-50 pounds and stand 17-20 inches tall.

Australian Kelpies are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. The Australian Kelpie is good with children and other pets when they’re raised together from puppyhood. They aren't overly aggressive dogs, but they will fiercely defend their families and territory when necessary. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

The Australian Kelpie is a working dog that needs plenty of exercise. They loves being given a job to do and will easily become bored if they don't have enough activity or stimulation. They’re great at sports and love walking, hiking, jogging, and any exercise so long as it gets their blood pumping. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Australian Kelpie has a double coat with a short, dense undercoat and hard, straight outercoat that’s weather-repellent. Working Australian Kelpies can be any color, but show Kelpies are solid black, red, fawn, chocolate, or blue. These dogs are average shedders that don’t need much bathing, brushing, or grooming. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Australian Kelpies are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. Australian Kelpies enjoy being outdoors, but they should live indoors in a home setting. They are fairly easy to train.

With a star-studded history and loving yet protective personality, it’s easy to understand why German Shepherd Dogs are one of the most popular breeds around. These pups possess the perfect blend of gentle love and fierce watchfulness. As long as you’re safe and content, they will be too. Full-grown, they typically weigh 50-90 pounds and stand 22-26 inches tall.

German Shepherd Dogs are generally excellent with children of all ages. German Shepherd Dogs are ultra territorial, making them among the least likely of breeds to run away from a fight. German Shepherds get along fine with children and other animals, as long as they’ve been socialized, and they prefer to live in a home with family around. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

German Shepherd Dogs are happiest when they’re doing some type of work, such as agility, obedience, or any activity that taps into their herding instincts. This breed enjoys helping and having a job to do, so they're often used as guide dogs and police dogs. No matter what the activity is, be sure to keep your German Shepherd busy with mental and physical activities to prevent boredom. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

There are three varieties of German Shepherds: coarse and short-haired, coarse and long-haired, and wavy and long-haired. The most common dogs are tan with a black back and mask, but German Shepherds come in a variety of colors, including solid black, grey, brown, and yellow, tricolor, or sable. They also have several kinds of markings, such as “pencilling” (black lines on the toes) and “tar heels” (black on the back of the leg). Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

German Shepherd Dogs are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. German Shepherds get along fine with children and other animals, as long as they’ve been socialized, and they prefer to live in a home with family around. However, they don’t enjoy being with other dogs and would prefer to have the house to themselves. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.