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 na cernelha
43–51 cm
Expectativa de vida
10–14 anos
Porte
médio
Atividade
alta
Queda de pelo
moderate
Tendência a latir
moderate
Bom para apartamento
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
Saúde
Cerebellar abiotrophy, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, overexertion injuries
Pelagem
Short, dense, double coat
Viagens
Plan time for exercise and play on the road; provide water and shade in hot weather; without activity the dog handles long trips poorly.
Tamanho da caixa de transporte
Needs a medium-sized hard crate; not eligible for in-cabin air travel, cargo hold only in an IATA-compliant crate.
Tamanho do peitoral
Size M–L, chest girth typically 60–80 cm; a front-clip harness helps with pulling
Guia
A sturdy 1.5–2 m leash; a 5–10 m long line for running and training; avoid retractable leashes on busy streets.
Viagem na cabine do avião
geralmente não
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