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.
Waga
14–25 kg
Wysokość w kłębie
43–51 cm
Długość życia
10–14 lat
Rozmiar
średnia
Aktywność
wysoka
Linienie
moderate
Skłonność do szczekania
moderate
Nadaje się do mieszkania
Poorly suited to apartments: needs a large yard or very full daily exercise.
Pielęgnacja
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
Zdrowie
Cerebellar abiotrophy, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, overexertion injuries
Sierść
Short, dense, double coat
Podróże
Plan time for exercise and play on the road; provide water and shade in hot weather; without activity the dog handles long trips poorly.
Rozmiar transportera
Needs a medium-sized hard crate; not eligible for in-cabin air travel, cargo hold only in an IATA-compliant crate.
Rozmiar szelek
Size M–L, chest girth typically 60–80 cm; a front-clip harness helps with pulling
Smycz
A sturdy 1.5–2 m leash; a 5–10 m long line for running and training; avoid retractable leashes on busy streets.
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