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Herdingmedium🌍 Australiasheep-working dog
Australian Kelpie
Smart, intense, eager, devoted
Popularity
594
Tireless stock mover; quick-thinking and happiest with demanding daily work.
Lifespan
12–16 years
Coat
weather-resistant double coat with short dense undercoat and straight, hard outer coat
Colors
black, red, chocolate, fawn with or without tan
Male height
18–20 in
Female height
17–19 in
Male weight
35–50 lb
Female weight
30–42 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
5
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
3
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
1
Novice owner friendly
1
Good with other dogs
2
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
4
Cold tolerance
3
