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Australian
Kelpie dog breed
If you
are Australian
Kelpie owner,
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Dog breed group |
Herding |
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Origin of breed |
Australia,
shepherd dog. |
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Life expectancy |
10
- 14 Years |
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Color |
Black,
black and chestnut, red, red and chestnut, tan, dark chestnut
or bluish-gray. |
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Coat type |
A
close outer coat and short, dense undercoat. |
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Exercise needs |
Daily
daily exercise is essential as he is a working breed and needs
to have a job to do. Free run in an open space would be enjoyable. |
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Temperament |
The
Kelpie is extremely alert, eager and highly intelligent, with
a mild, tractable disposition, marked loyalty and devotion to
duty. It has a natural instinct and aptitude in the working
of livestock, both in a confined area and in open country. An
open, friendly, alert but placid disposition is essential, with
a good balance between keenness to work and ability to rest.
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Good with children |
Good
with children, if raised with them. Will herd other pets. |
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Grooming needs |
Minimal grooming is required. Brush his short coat or massage
him with a towel. Bathe only when necessary. |
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Average size (inches) |
17
- 20
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17
- 20
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Average weight (lbs) |
25
- 45
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25
- 45
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Health issues |
Genetic bone disorder, hip
dysplasia. |
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Living conditions |
Not suited for
city living as he needs plenty of room and activity to keep
him busy. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Australian Kelpie originated
around 1970 and played a major role in the development of the sheep
and wool industry in Australia. Descended from the British and Scottish
"working Collies" (an origin shared with the Border and Scotch Collies
and the English Shepherd), the Kelpie was developed to handle the harsh,
hot landscape, extensive acreage and unruly Merino sheep on Australian
stations. The Kelpie is a gathering style dog, using eye, bark and bite
(grip) to move stock, as conditions warrant. In the Australian bush,
Kelpies often worked unsupervised, relying on their own wits to find
and gather livestock. Kelpies are keen and active dogs, always ready
to work. The Australian Kelpie is primarily imported and bred by ranchers
and farmers for use as a working stock dog. Australian Kelpies in the
United States are used on all types of livestock, on large and small
operations. They are also entered in various herding trials, as well
as participating in obedience and agility.
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Dog
breed infobits |
Although
they can be very independent, the Australian Kelpie, like most other dogs,
thrives on its owner's attention.
The Australian Kelpie is an intelligent dog and if it is not being worked,
should be provided with lots of interesting things to do. |
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