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Australian Kelpie Dog

INTRODUCTION

Australian Kelpie Dogs are Loyal, Alert and Intelligent dogs they are from Foundation Stock Service group. These dogs are natural born herders and very active also can handle the harsh climate of Australia. They are very cunning dog who is devoted towards it’s family. Australian Kelpie Dogs are Purebred.

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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Intelligent, Friendly, Energetic, Alert, Eager, Loyal
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Foundation Stock Service. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Australia
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment

MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE

KEY FACTS

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus

INTERESTING FACTS

1- Unlike the Border Collie, the Kelpie also nips at the heels of herd animals to get and keep them moving

2- Kelpies have natural oils in their skin that keeps their coat weather resistant

CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME

Calling names: Australian Kelpie Dog,
Scientific name: Canis lupus
COLOUR VARIATIONS

Black, Fawn, Black & Tan, Chocolate, Cream, Brown, Blue
COAT TYPE

Double coat
LIFE SPAN

12 - 15 years
APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT

Height: Male: 46 - 51 cm
Female: 43 - 48 cm
TAIL

The medium-length tail is slightly curved when the dog is at rest
WEIGHT

14 - 20 kg
BREEDING SEASON

Throughout the year
REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD

Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days
LITTER SIZE

4 - 7 puppies
LOOK A LIKE

Border Collies
FARM ANIMAL

Can be
FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED

1872
ORIGIN

Australia
DISTRIBUTION

Almost around the world
OCCURRENCE

Families:
Species:
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL

Omnivores
TO HUMANS

Without physical and mental stimulation, Australian Kelpies become bored and hyperactive and will drive you crazy with obsessive, destructive behaviors
AS A PET

Recommended
KIDS FAVOURITE

Yes