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.
体重
14–25 kg
体高
43–51 cm
寿命
10–14 年
サイズ
中型
運動量
高い
抜け毛
moderate
吠えやすさ
moderate
集合住宅向き
Poorly suited to apartments: needs a large yard or very full daily exercise.
お手入れ
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
健康
Cerebellar abiotrophy, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, overexertion injuries
被毛
Short, dense, double coat
旅行
Plan time for exercise and play on the road; provide water and shade in hot weather; without activity the dog handles long trips poorly.
キャリーサイズ
Needs a medium-sized hard crate; not eligible for in-cabin air travel, cargo hold only in an IATA-compliant crate.
ハーネスサイズ
Size M–L, chest girth typically 60–80 cm; a front-clip harness helps with pulling
リード
A sturdy 1.5–2 m leash; a 5–10 m long line for running and training; avoid retractable leashes on busy streets.
機内持ち込み
通常不可
Hani Walk — 散歩トラッカー、デジタルペット手帳、ワクチンのリマインダーがアプリでいつでも手元に。