Australian Kelpie

HISTORY

ORIGIN    AUSTRALIA

GROUP   HERDING GROUP

The Australian Kelpies were bred from the Scottish Collie in order to guard and herd sheep.

APPEARANCE(S)

Australian Kelpies have a medium build and thick stocky bodies. The ears are large triangles and erect on top of the head. The tail is long and bushy.

COLOR(S)

The Australian Kelpie is usually black with tan markings. They can also be red, blue or brown.

COAT

Short to medium

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL

High

POSITIVES

Australian Kelpie are very loyal and love to work. The Kelpie usually adapts well to new environments.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

This breed is usually very protective and bonds only to one person in family.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do well in country.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This breed needs to have something to do.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

• Retinal Atrophy

FUN FACT(S)

There are over 100,000 Kelpies that live and work in Australia.