Australian Kelpie

Australian Kelpie is an estimable herding dog. In Australia, New Zealand and the United States herding dogs are known as working dogs.

The dog breeds may be suspicious of guests. Not generally dog aggressive.

Place of origin: the breed was brougth forth in Australia. These dogs are popular in local dog shows around Canberra.

Australian Kelpie category: Australian Kelpie is admitted in the Federation Cynologique Internationale registry. The breed is included in the section «Sheepdogs» (1.1) in the category «Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs». Federation Cynologique Internationale label for australian kelpie is 293 and was added to the registry 1989-09-11. United Kennel Club recognizes the breed as «Herding Dogs» in their registry. Canadian Kennel Club categorizes the breed as «Herders».

The dog breeds appearance:Australian Kelpies are frequently middle-sized. Males can grow to 17 to 20 inches tall. Female dogs reach a hight of 17 to 20 inches tall. Males get 24 to 45 pounds. Female dogs is 24 to 45 pounds. The dog has large elevated ears. is frequently of average length. The hanging low tail is . They have a median-sized muzzle. The fur is of medium length.

Colors of this dog breed is generally black and red, with or without tan, or fawn, chocolate or blue.

Secondary info about the dog: Envisioned years to live for a australian kelpie is 10 to 14 years. Size of litter is frequently 4 to 7 puppies. The breed is approximately beloved and generally effortless to locate for sale by your local breeders. The australian kelpie were originally bred for herding sheep. This dog breed has also been named Australischer Kelpie, Kelpie.