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Name	Australian Kelpie	Tenterfield Terrier	Chihuahua
Origins	Australia	Australia	Mexico
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Australischer Kelpie Barb Kelpie Australian Sheepdog	Tenter Terrier Tenterfield Dog Mini Foxie Terrier	Csivava Chihuahueño
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua?	Medium	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Tenterfield Terrier? Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua weight comparison:	25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	2-6 pounds (1-3 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	35 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	4 pounds (2 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua? Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua height comparison:	17-20 inches (43-51 cm)	10-12 inches (25-30 cm)	6-9 inches (15-23 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	18.5 inches (47 cm)	11 inches (27.5 cm)	7.5 inches (19 cm)

Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$600-$1700	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	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 Chihuahua is quite easy to get.

Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Tenterfield Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua trainability comparison.	Australian Kelpie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Chihuahua dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua?	Australian Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Chihuahua dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Chihuahua dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua? Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Loyal Robust Eager	Active Playful Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Bold Adaptable Hard working	Alert Courageous Intelligent Quick Devoted Lively
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Chihuahua dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua?	Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Tenterfield Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Chihuahua dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua social needs comparison:	Australian Kelpie dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Chihuahua dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Chihuahua dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Australian Kelpie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Chihuahua 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua playfulness comparison:	The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed. See more.	The Tenterfield Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Chihuahuas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua?	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Tenterfield Terrier is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Chihuahua is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua?	It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home.	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 Tenterfield Terrier indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Chihuahua breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Australian Kelpie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Chihuahua dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Chihuahua dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Kelpie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Tenterfield Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chihuahua bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Australian Kelpie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Tenterfield Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Chihuahua has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua mouthiness comparison:	Australian Kelpie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chihuahua dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua?	Australian Kelpies tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.	Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Osteoarthritis Cerebellar Abiotrophy Collie Eye Anomaly	No data available	Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Shivering
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Australian Kelpie should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Tenterfield Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Chihuahua should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Kelpie, Tenterfield Terrier and Chihuahua breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Tenterfield Terrier: 13 years	14-18 years The average lifespan of Chihuahua: 16 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua? Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua energy level comparison:	Australian Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Chihuahua dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs need a lot of exercises.	Chihuahua dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua?	Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Chihuahua dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Tenterfield Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Chihuahua has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua coat comparison:	Double	Smooth Straight Sparse	Fine
Colors What are the original Australian Kelpie, Tenterfield Terrier and Chihuahua color?	Black Tan Red Blue Brown Fawn Chocolate	Tricolor Tan & White	Black Tan Red Cream Fawn Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua? Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Tenterfield Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua? Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Australian Kelpie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Chihuahua dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Kelpie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Tenterfield Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Chihuahua has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Australian Kelpie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Tenterfield Terrier is an average drooler. See more.	The Chihuahua is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Chihuahua dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Kelpie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua?	Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua?	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua?	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Tenterfield Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua?	Yes Australian Kelpie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Tenterfield Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Chihuahua dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Australian Kelpie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Tenterfield Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chihuahua is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people.	Tenterfield Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Chihuahuas are not recommended for elderly people.

Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Australian Kelpie or Tenterfield Terrier or Chihuahua? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua?	Not really Australian Kelpie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Tenterfield Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chihuahua breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Australian Kelpie and Tenterfield Terrier and Chihuahua have?	4-7 puppies	4-6 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Australian Kelpie vs Tenterfield Terrier vs Chihuahua Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Chihuahueno section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	No data available	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

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