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.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Weight
- Male 16–20 kg · Female 11–16 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 46–51 cm · Female 43–48 cm
- Origin
- 19th century · Australia
- Coat
- double, short
- Colors
- black, black and tan, red, red and tan, chocolate, chocolate and tan, blue, blue and tan, fawn, fawn and tan, cream
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Kelpie, Australian Kelpie, Barb
- Recognized by
- UKC, FCI, ANKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise90 min per day