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Australian Kelpie puppies are for sale in Australia with pups 4 sale puppy classifieds! Buy or sell your Australian Kelpie puppies in Australia with the help of our detailed Australian Kelpie breed information below! On this page you will find a range of information designed to assist you when making the decision on whether Australian Kelpie puppies are right for you. Thanks to Wingdari Australian Kelpie Stud for the pictures of Australian Kelpie puppies & adults used on this page, and the additional information provided. As you can see, there are a range of colours Australian Kelpies can be found in. Click here to be taken directly to the Australian Kelpie puppies classified ads page. |
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| Chocolate Kelpie | Chocolate, Fawn & Black Kelpies | Red Kelpie | ||||||||||||||||
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| Blue Kelpie | Red & Tan Kelpie | Black & Tan Kelpie | ||||||||||||||||
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Australian Kelpie Breed Information | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adult weight range 18-22kg |
Average lifespan 12-15 years | |||||||||||||||||
| Adult height at
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Average weekly
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| Colour Australian Kelpies can be a range of colours, including red, chocolate, black, red/tan, black/tan, blue and fawn. In New South Wales, the working dog lines are allowed a wider variety of colours including the blue/fawn and fawn/tan. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Grooming An occasional brushing to remove dead hair is all that is required. | ||||||||||||||||||
| History The Australian Kelpie was originally developed as a sheep (and occasional cattle) dog in the 1920's. It is now selectively bred depending on whether the offspring are to be full time working dogs, or to be used for less strenuous purposes. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Positives Will work all dog long and loves to play catch and fetch. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Negatives If you are living in the city, it is a good idea to make sure you provide your Kelpies with sufficient mental stimulation to keep them mentally healthy. | ||||||||||||||||||
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