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Australian Kelpie

Small Breed

The Australian Kelpie is the quintessential worker, the most popular and successful working dog which will carry on going until it drops, enjoying the work it is given to do and ready to respond to any command in an instant.

Breed standards
Temperament
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Breed standards

Country of origin

Australia

Weight

11-20 kgs/25-45 lbs (standards may vary)

Height

Males 46-51 cm/18-20 inches;

Females 43-48 cm/17-19 inches (Standards may vary)

Coat

Double coat, top coat is flat, hard, straight and close, with a short dense undercoat

Markings

Black, black and tan, red, red and tan, fawn, chocolate, and smoke blue. No markings.

Lifespan

Average 10-14 years

He is an attractive dog which will love his owner unconditionally and can be trained easily. He is not only a talented herder but can also perform well as a seeing-eye dog and watchdog.

Temperament

The Australian Kelpie has a hard working attitude and it genuinely loves to work. They are devoted to their masters, showing them loyalty and love whenever they are around them. They are highly intelligent and can be easy to train, making them fantastic pets as well as working dogs. They require regular and sufficient daily exercise to keep them happy. Early socialisation and training is required.

Poor

Children

Good
Very

Combativeness

Not very
Very

Dominance

Not very
Not very

Friendliness

Good
Not very

Independence

Very
Loud

Noise

Quiet
Not very

Trainability

Very

Good to know

The Australian Kelpie is a hard working, loyal dog, sure to be loved by those who own it. Extremely alert with abundant energy, this breed has an intense loyalty and devotion to work.