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Australian Kelpie
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As Australian as a kangaroo, the Australian Kelpie has a natural instinct and aptitude for the working of sheep, both in open country or in yards, and is renowned for the way in which he runs over the sheep's backs.
A tough, independant, highly intelligent dog with extreme loyalty and utmost devotion to duty, the Australian Kelpie has a tractable disposition. Obedient and super alert, he is eager to please and makes a devoted companion, however his inexhaustible energy makes him unsuitable for suburban living.
He needs plenty of exercise, and becomes frustrated and bored if cooped up for long periods of time. He idolises his owners and will do anything for them and is always ready for a game, however his high activity levels make supervision around young children necessary.
His short, weather-resistant coat comes in attractive colourings of black, black and tan, red, red and tan, fawn, chocolate and smoke blue.
Ideal height:
Dogs 46 to 51cm
Bitches 43 to 48cm.
Weight 16 to 20kg.
For further information on this breed
and where to obtain a puppy contact:
Australian Capital Territory
ACT Canine Association Inc
Phone: (02) 6241 4404
Email: administrator@actca.asn.au
New South Wales
Royal New South Wales Canine Council Ltd
Phone: (02) 9834 3022 or 1300 728 022(NSW Only)
Email: k9council@rnswcc.org.au
Northern Territory
The North Australian Canine Association Inc.
Phone: (08) 8984 3570
Email: naca1@bigpond.com
Queensland
Cattle Dog & Kelpie Club of Qld
Mrs M Eichmann (07) 5464 4322
South Australia
South Australian Canine Association Inc
Phone: (08) 8349 4797
Email: info@saca.caninenet.com
Tasmania
Tasmanian Canine Association Inc
Phone: (03) 6272 9443
Email: tca@iprimus.com.au
Victoria
Australian Kelpie Club of Victoria Inc.
Puppy Officer : Marcia Gambling 03 9745 2638
E-mail : jwangler@netconnect.net.au
Western Australia
Canine Association of Western Australia (Inc)
Phone: (08) 9455 1188
Email:k9@cawa.asn.au