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.
Težina
14–25 kg
Visina u grebenu
43–51 cm
Životni vek
10–14 god.
Veličina
srednja
Aktivnost
visoka
Linjanje
moderate
Sklonost lajanju
moderate
Pogodna za stan
Poorly suited to apartments: needs a large yard or very full daily exercise.
Nega
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
Zdravlje
Cerebellar abiotrophy, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, overexertion injuries
Dlaka
Short, dense, double coat
Putovanja
Plan time for exercise and play on the road; provide water and shade in hot weather; without activity the dog handles long trips poorly.
Veličina transportera
Needs a medium-sized hard crate; not eligible for in-cabin air travel, cargo hold only in an IATA-compliant crate.
Veličina ama
Size M–L, chest girth typically 60–80 cm; a front-clip harness helps with pulling
Povodac
A sturdy 1.5–2 m leash; a 5–10 m long line for running and training; avoid retractable leashes on busy streets.
Prevoz u kabini aviona
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