An early Kelpie, Sally, was mated to Moss, a Smooth
Plain coloured kelpies can be black; red; blue (grey) and cream or tan. The absence of white is indicative of the Kelpie breed, however some white on chest and toes is permissible. White paws, legs, broad white chest, white collar and tip of tail generally define kelpies cross-bred with Border Collies.
There are two types of kelpies developed in Australia: the working kelpie, which has been selected specifically to handle the Australian climate and working conditions, and the conformational kelpie, which is usually a single colour all-over and is more likely to live in the city.
Colour: Black, black and tan, red, red and tan, fawn, chocolate, and smoke blue. Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
Some popular Australian Kelpie names are Delila, Huron and Sioux.
synonyms: kelpy. type of: evil spirit. a spirit tending to cause harm. an Australian sheepdog with pointed ears.
No, say scientists from the University of Sydney. Researchers conducted a study have found no genetic evidence that the iconic Australian kelpie shares canine ancestry with a dingo. The story that kelpies were bred with dingoes is just a myth.
The most common colours in this breed are black and brown. The Kelpie may also be grey and beige, and black or brown with distinctly lighter areas on specific parts of its body.
The Kelpie comes in many color combinations: black, white, brown, or tan are the most common color combinations, and the rare smoky blue fur color is particularly unusual. The Kelpie has a muscular and streamlined body, so he can pick up a very high speed and implement sudden changes of direction without any problems.
The Australian Kelpie is a lithe, active dog, capable of untiring work. He is extremely intelligent, alert, and eager with unlimited energy. As a herding dog, the Australian Kelpie is intensely loyal and devoted to duty.
Eve, a black and tan kelpie from NSW's central west, sold for a record price of $49,000.
Although the Australian kelpie is known to bond with one family member in particular, the breed gets along well with children if raised with them from a young age and responds very well to continued socialization. The breed is extremely loyal and naturally protective of its family and home when necessary.
What are The Kelpies names? Duke and Baron, who were real-life working Clydesdale horses. They even came for the opening ceremony in 2013! Andy Scott modelled the horse heads after them and they are from Pollok Country Park.
Gordon's is acknowledged worldwide as one of Australia's very best judges of merino sheep. He has combined his enormous genetic experience in selecting and breeding Merino rams to his Kelpie Stud WYREEMA which is considered one of the oldest Kelpie Studs in Australia.
The Kelpie is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices. They require plenty of exercise, and may become bored if cooped up for long periods of time.
Most people believe that the Working Kelpie and the Australian Kelpie is the same exact breed, and while technically they would be correct, there is one main difference between the two. The Working Kelpie has remained true to his roots and is able to perform all the jobs for which he was bred.
Australian Kelpie
As working dogs, they are versatile, alert, able to learn a vast amount but are also independent thinkers. They have exceptionally high IQ levels and, if left to their own devices, they can get into a whole lot of mischief.
AVERAGE LIFESPAN
Australian Kelpies can live up to 16 years of age.
A Kelpie puppy can cost you between $400-$1600, while an adult dog from a reputable breeder might cost you $2450 or even more.
Kelpies usually like children, though you should interactions these interactions. As Charlotte Schwartz notes in Australian Kelpie, “Most Kelpies are not 'lap dogs,' but the degree to which they enjoy petting and cuddling varies from dog to dog.”
A Working Kelpie makes a fine family dog gets on well with 'his' children and because they are naturally gentle almost all Working Kelpies live peaceably with other family pets. All dogs need training and intelligent dogs such as the Kelpie love to learn and take great pleasure in working for their owner's approval.
Kelpies have a moderate tendency to bark. If Kelpies are not provided the physical and mental stimulation they require, they can be prone to boredom and developing problematic and compulsive behaviours such as incessant barking and digging.
There is little question that the Kelpie is an Australian version of the short and/or smooth coated 'Working Collie', the foundation being mainly black and tan or black dogs carrying very little white. At the same time the Border Collie was usually referred to as the black and white rough-coated Working Collie.
Today, Ardlethan is officially recognised as the “Home of the Australian Kelpie”. Ardlethan shares the honour with Victorian town of Casterton, which is recognised as the 'Birthplace of the Kelpie'. It's believed that the first Kelpie was born near Casterton and the refinement of the breed occurred near Ardlethan.
So what's the Difference? Show dogs are quite different from the original working dog in many ways, they have different temperament, behaviour, looks and body shape. In the Kelpie, they have a short dark coat, in solid colours with no white or tan markings. Show people are very keen on dark chocolate brown or deep red.