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Australian Kelpie

australian kelpie dog
    height of an australian kelpie dog
group: herding height: 17-23" / 43.18-58.4 cm
types: weight: 25-45 lbs / 11.33-20.41 kg
colors: black, black and tan/cream, blue/gray, chocolate, red, red and tan/cream, some with white blaze on chest
physical traits: muscular, agile
hair type: double coated, weather resistant smooth, short, straight, flat, topcoat, dense undercoat
personality/
temperament:
intelligent, friendly, brave, loyal, devoted, alert, eager, amenable, hard working, energetic, conscientious
maintenance/
special needs:

little grooming, brush regularly, exercise, not for city life,
nicknames: Kelpie, Australian Collie, Barb
origination: Australia from Scotland possibly cross of Dingo and Collie
bred for: herding sheep
identifying traits:  
ideal for: companionship, herding livestock, outdoors,
good with kids?  
life expectancy: 12 yrs  
of interest:  
health concerns:    
kennel clubs: fci-(sheepdog group), ukc, saku, arba-(herding dog group), jkc-(sheepdog/cattledog group), ankc, nzkc-(working dog group)
rescues:    
     
Australian Kelpie dog
     
Australian Kelpie dog
     
Australian Kelpie dog
 
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