Loyal, Alert, Intelligent
As a herding dog, the Australian Kelpie is intensely loyal and devoted to duty. He has a natural instinct and aptitude for working in sheep, whether it be in open fields or enclosed yards. This breed originated from Collie type dogs imported from Scotland, but was developed to wi…
Energy
80%
Shedding
80%
Trainability
100%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
60%
Coat Type
Short coat
Weekly Brushing
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toys
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beds
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health
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training
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grooming
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Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Heavy shedder — brush 3-4× per week and deShed weekly to manage coat.
Highly trainable — excels with positive reinforcement; start obedience classes early.
FCI Group
Group 1 — Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Section
Herdershonden
Status
recognized