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
Altezza al garrese
43–51 cm
Aspettativa di vita
10–14 anni
Taglia
media
Attività
alta
Perdita di pelo
moderate
Tendenza ad abbaiare
moderate
Adatto all’appartamento
Poorly suited to apartments: needs a large yard or very full daily exercise.
Cura
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
Salute
Cerebellar abiotrophy, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, overexertion injuries
Mantello
Short, dense, double coat
Viaggi
Plan time for exercise and play on the road; provide water and shade in hot weather; without activity the dog handles long trips poorly.
Taglia del trasportino
Needs a medium-sized hard crate; not eligible for in-cabin air travel, cargo hold only in an IATA-compliant crate.
Taglia della pettorina
Size M–L, chest girth typically 60–80 cm; a front-clip harness helps with pulling
Guinzaglio
A sturdy 1.5–2 m leash; a 5–10 m long line for running and training; avoid retractable leashes on busy streets.
Trasporto in cabina aerea
di solito no
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