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Australian Kelpie
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Good with other dogs
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| Overview: | The Australian Kelpie is a working dog and is capable of herding cattle and a wide range of other animals. They have a high energy level and don't do well in a house or apartment. |
| Breed Group: | Herding |
| Weight (lbs): | 25-45 |
| Height (in): | 17-20 |
| Colors: | Black, red, chocolate, blue and fawn. Black and tan, red and tan. |
| Coat: | The double coat consists of a short and dense under-coat and a hard, straight and weather-repellent outer coat. |
| Character: | Australian Kelpies are enthusiastic workers and have amazing energy. |
| Temperament: | The Australian Kelpie gets along with children, when raised together. They don't do well with other pets and will want to herd them. They tend to be a one person dog. |
| Care: | This breed needs little care. An infrequent bath and brushing is fine. |
| Training: | The Australian Kelpie are very intelligent and train easily. They work all day in the heat in Australia and love it. They respond quickly to commands. |
| Activity: | Australian Kelpies need a lot of exercise. They don't like to be kept indoors and prefer to be outside with plenty of space to run. |
| Country of Origin: | Australia |
| Health Issue: | Progressive Retinal Atrophy |
| Life Expectancy: | 10-14 |
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Hunter - - Australian Kelpie Dog For Adoption
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Hunter -
Australian Kelpie
Male, Adult
USA Apple Valley, CA, USA
Date listed: 04/10/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Kelpie. Handsome lad Hunter, an Australian Kelpie, is about 4 years old and 40-45 lbs. He was rescued with many others from a breeding kennel. He is still...
*CHER - Australian Kelpie (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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*CHER
Australian Kelpie
Female, Baby
USA Bakersfield, CA, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Kelpie (medium coat).
BARON - Australian Kelpie (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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BARON
Australian Kelpie
Male, Adult
USA Stockton, CA, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Kelpie (medium coat).
MILO - Australian Kelpie (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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MILO
Australian Kelpie
Male, Baby
USA Waco, TX, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Kelpie (medium coat).
LOUIE - Australian Kelpie (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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LOUIE
Australian Kelpie
Male, Adult
USA Houston, TX, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Kelpie (short coat).
A042139 - Australian Kelpie (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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A042139
Australian Kelpie
Female, Adult
USA Tracy, CA, USA
Date listed: 02/21/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Kelpie (medium coat).
Patches - Australian Kelpie Dog For Adoption
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Patches
Australian Kelpie
Male, Young
USA Austin, TX, USA
Date listed: 02/21/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Kelpie. Patches is just about perfect. He's three years old and fully grown at 33 pounds. He is loved by everyone he meets. He was terrified at the...
Missy - Australian Kelpie (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Missy
Australian Kelpie
Female, Adult
USA GILBERTS, IL, USA
Date listed: 02/14/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Kelpie (medium coat). Missy came up from Arkansas with her 3 buddies. They were all code red dogs. She recently had puppies. Missy loves other dogs and is...
JUNIOR - Australian Kelpie (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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JUNIOR
Australian Kelpie
Male, Adult
USA Ogden, UT, USA
Date listed: 02/07/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Kelpie (medium coat).
ARIEL - Australian Kelpie (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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ARIEL
Australian Kelpie
Female, Adult
USA Redlands, CA, USA
Date listed: 02/07/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Kelpie (medium coat).
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