Australian Kelpie
The Australian Kelpie is a tireless herding dog bred to work stock in hot conditions. Very intelligent, energetic and devoted to its owner, it needs plenty of exercise and mental work. It does best with active owners.
Gewicht
14–25 kg
Widerristhöhe
43–51 cm
Lebenserwartung
10–14 Jahre
Größe
mittelgroß
Aktivität
hoch
Haaren
moderate
Bellfreudigkeit
moderate
Wohnungstauglich
Poorly suited to apartments: needs a large yard or very full daily exercise.
Pflege
Needs 2+ hours of activity a day: running, fetch, dog sports; without exercise and mental tasks it becomes destructive; brush weekly (more often when shedding); start training and socialisation early
Gesundheit
Cerebellar abiotrophy, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, overexertion injuries
Fell
Short, dense, double coat
Reisen
Plan time for exercise and play on the road; provide water and shade in hot weather; without activity the dog handles long trips poorly.
Transportbox-Größe
Needs a medium-sized hard crate; not eligible for in-cabin air travel, cargo hold only in an IATA-compliant crate.
Geschirrgröße
Size M–L, chest girth typically 60–80 cm; a front-clip harness helps with pulling
Leine
A sturdy 1.5–2 m leash; a 5–10 m long line for running and training; avoid retractable leashes on busy streets.
Mitnahme in der Flugkabine
meist nicht
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