Australian Kelpie

E933257

The Australian Kelpie is an energetic, highly intelligent Australian herding dog breed renowned for its exceptional ability to work sheep and cattle over vast, harsh terrains.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf dog breed
herding dog
pastoral dog
ancestryIncludes British working collies
averageFemaleHeight 43–48 cm
averageMaleHeight 46–51 cm
averageWeightRange 11–20 kg
bredFor mustering sheep
working in harsh conditions
working over vast distances
yard work with livestock
coatColor black
black and tan
chocolate
fawn
red
red and tan
smoke blue
coatLength short
coatTexture straight
coatType double coat
commonRole dog sports competitor
farm working dog
search and rescue dog
station dog
countryOfOrigin Australia
developedIn 19th century
earType pricked ears
exerciseNeeds very high
hasAlternativeName Kelpie NERFINISHED
isClassifiedAs medium-sized dog
kennelClubGroup working group
lifeExpectancy 10–14 years
notableTrait ability to work independently of handler
exceptional herding instinct
notFullyRecognizedBy American Kennel Club NERFINISHED
originRegion rural Australia
primaryUse herding livestock
working cattle
working sheep
recognizedBy Australian National Kennel Council NERFINISHED
United Kennel Club NERFINISHED
suitableFor experienced dog owners
tailType medium-length tail
temperament alert
energetic
hardworking
highly intelligent
independent
loyal
trainability high

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