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Australian Kelpie: History, Temperament, Exercise (Kelpie, Barb)
About Australian Kelpie
Country of Origin, History of Australian Kelpies
Although the belief still persists among many that the Australian Kelpie is a cross between a Dingo and a Border Collie, however, research shows the Kelpie ancestors can be traced to the English North Country Collies. Developed nearly 140 years ago, during the 2nd half of 19th century, these dogs were brought to Australia along with other Herding dogs. Owing to their high stamina, ability to tolerate heat and intelligence, they are appreciated as working dogs all over the cattle farms and ranches of Australia and North America.
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Description of the Dog
A medium-sized dog, the Australian Kelpie has a lithe, compact and light-footed body. The breed is capable of swift, smooth and effortless movement at a lightening speed. The Australian Kelpie has a broad chest, arched toes and well-formed muscular limbs that enhances their agility that also helps them to cover greater distance at a much lesser time. The dog has a long narrow head, erect ears and a short, smooth, weather tolerant outer coat and dense undercoat. The coat colors vary between red, blue, tan, fawn, black or cream. The tail is of medium size set low.
Height: 17 to 20 inches
Weight: 25 to 45 pounds
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Australian Kelpie Personality Traits
Temperament
The Spanish Water Dog is an extremely intelligent, fearless, ever-active, strong, attentive, happy and well balanced versatile working dog with strong herding, hunting and guardian instincts. It is a devoted companion. It is reserved, not shy, with strangers. They can be protective and territorial.
Are they suited to families with kids?
Most of them are good with children and other animals if properly socialized.
Australian Kelpie Activity Level
Exercise requirement
A working dog by nature, the Australian Kelpie needs great amount of exercise to keep them busy. Boredom and lack of activities may lead to unwanted behavioral problems. Although they are easy to train, their extremely high level of energy and drive to work makes them impossible to become an apartment dweller. Daily long walks along with good time spend running and playing is highly welcome. Give them loads of work to do and they will stay content for hours.
Grooming
The Australian Kelpie is fairly easy to groom only needing an occasional brushing and combing to maintain the glossiness of the pelt. The brushing will also help remove the dead hair and ticks. The Australian Kelpie has a weather-resistant double coat that can bear both hot and cold weather and the undercoat is short and dense. An medium shedder, the dog needs bathing only when necessary.
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Health and Care
The Australian Kelpie may suffer
from hereditary diseases like Progressive Retinal
Atrophy, Cerebellar Abiotrophy and Hip Dysplasia.
Other disorders that may ail the Australian Kelpie
are Ventricular Septal Defect, Cryptorchidism and
luxating patella. The dog should also be immunized
by vaccinations against diseases like rabies, parvovirus
and distemper.
National Breed Clubs
Group: AKC Foundation Stock Service
Also Known As: Barb, Kelpie, Australian Sheep Dog, Australischer Kelpie
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