Australian Kelpie Breed Information

Australian Kelpie Profile

Breed Group:     Not Akc Recognized

Weight:     25-45 lbs

Height:     Males: 17-20; Females: 17-20 inches

Color(s):     Red, red and chestnut, black, black and chestnut, tan, blue-gray, dark chestnut


Country         Australia

Life expectancy 10-14 years

Litter size     4-7

Australian Kelpie History

Many think the Australian Kelpie is typically a cross between the Australian Dingo and the Border Collie, but documentation reveals the breed truly developed from English North nation Collies of the Rutherford strain. Like quite a few other herding breeds, the English North nation Collies have been imported to Australia in the latter half of the 19th century. Nearly 100,000 Australian Kelpies reside in Australia. The identify “Kelpie” arrives through the water kelpie that was mentioned y Robert Louis Stevenson in the novel Kidnapped. Australian Kelpies are already acknowledged since 1870.




Australian Kelpie Description

The Australian Kelpie has a compact entire body and well-developed limbs. Slightly longer than he is tall, the Kelpie has a broad chest and firm hind quarters that contribute to his flexible, energized appearance. Color possibilities consist of dark and red, each with or without out tan; and fawn, chocolate and blue. Kelpie owners are much more fascinated in the breed's functioning ability then their appearance.The double coat consists of a short and dense undercoat and a hard, directly and weather-repellent outer coat. The method length tail is low set. The short, compact ft have well arched toes.The head is extended and narrow.



Australian Kelpie Temperament

Kelpies are loyal, friendly, intelligent, energetic puppies that call for a challenging job to be satisfactory companions. They must be stimulated, as idle and bored puppies become frustrated, noisy, and destructive.With personalised love and attention, they can be very placid and faithful, although they do need room to run. for your show or bench Kelpie, walks and socialisation may possibly be sufficient to maintain them happy. A functioning bred Kelpie must possess a job to carry out and lots of physical exercise and mental stimulation to remain healthful and companionable. A Kelpie is not aggressive towards people and cannot be considered a guard dog, though he will undoubtedly bark when necessary. functioning Kelpies may possibly nip when functioning commodity and ought to be taught early not to carry out so to humans.



Australian Kelpie Care

The Australian Kelpie is fairly simple to treatment for. The short coat desires very tiny maintenance apart from brushing once every few days or so. This canine though is typically a heavy shedder. The coat may possibly be short but during shedding time, canine hair would fill your hand when you pet the dog, would cling for your clothes and for your furniture. An Australian Kelpie sheds twice a 12 months and during this time it is advisable to regularly brush the canine to accelerate the shedding process.




Australian Kelpie Grooming

The Australian Kelpie is very simple to groom. actually you could possibly get by with an infrequent combing and brushing. Bathe only when necessary as otherwise it will get rid of the natural oils in the weather-resistant coat and dry out the skin. This breed is an average shedder.



Australian Kelpie Training

Bred to herd and guard flocks for extended several hours in severe weather conditions, the Kelpie is typically a workaholic at heart. He must be provided a job to carry out to occupy his keen mind. instruction goes a extended way in combating boredom and providing this canine with a purpose. Give your Australian Kelpie the opportunity to participate in the obedience ring and you also will not be disappointed.



Australian Kelpie Pictures