The Working Kelpie is a medium-sized breed of herding dog that originated in Australia. It is an active and energetic breed, with a short, wiry coat. Its head is large and round, with small, erect ears. Its legs are strong and muscular, and its tail is usually docked. The Working Kelpie is an intelligent and loyal breed, and it makes an excellent family pet. It is an active breed, and it needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. It is loyal and affectionate, and it enjoys spending time with its family.
Working Kelpie
Also known as Kelpie, Australian Kelpie, Barb
Origin
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- New South Wales
- Era
- 19th century
Group
- Foundation Stock Service
Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Size
- Height
- Male 46–51 cm · Female 43–48 cm
- Weight
- Male 16–20 kg · Female 11–16 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- short
- Colours
- black, black and tan, red, red and tan, chocolate, chocolate and tan, blue, blue and tan, fawn, fawn and tan, cream
Traits
- alert, intelligent, loyal, eager to work, energetic, biddable