The Australian Kelpie is a lively and intelligent herding dog from Australia. They are active, friendly, and loyal, and make great family pets. Australian Kelpies have a thick, double coat that can be any color. They are easy to train and require plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to stay healthy and happy.
Australian Kelpie
Also known as Kelpie, Barb, Working Kelpie
Origin
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- New South Wales
- Era
- late 19th century
Group
- Foundation Stock Service
Lifespan
- 12–14 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, fawn, chocolate, smoke blue
Traits
- alert, eager, highly intelligent, tractable, loyal, tireless