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.
Peso
14–25 kg
Altura a la cruz
43–51 cm
Esperanza de vida
10–14 años
Tamaño
mediana
Actividad
alta
Muda
moderate
Tendencia a ladrar
moderate
Apto para piso
Poorly suited to apartments: needs a large yard or very full daily exercise.
Cuidados
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
Salud
Cerebellar abiotrophy, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, overexertion injuries
Pelaje
Short, dense, double coat
Viajes
Plan time for exercise and play on the road; provide water and shade in hot weather; without activity the dog handles long trips poorly.
Tamaño del transportín
Needs a medium-sized hard crate; not eligible for in-cabin air travel, cargo hold only in an IATA-compliant crate.
Talla de arnés
Size M–L, chest girth typically 60–80 cm; a front-clip harness helps with pulling
Correa
A sturdy 1.5–2 m leash; a 5–10 m long line for running and training; avoid retractable leashes on busy streets.
Viaje en cabina de avión
normalmente no
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