Kelpie Puppies

Kelpies are highly intelligent, alert, and happiest when they have a job to do. They take to training quickly, especially when rewards are incorporated. They are loyal to their pack and love doing tasks to serve their owners.

Australian Kelpies were bred to be healthy, and may suffer from less genetic conditions than other breeds. That being said, breeders and owners should keep an eye out for hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, and cerebellar abiotrophy.

Australian Kelpies are very high-energy and need at least an hour of exercise every day. Long walks, runs, and obedience training sessions exercise their body and mind to keep them content. If they have enough exercise they can be found cuddling on the couch with their family.

Your Kelpie will require a weekly brushing to remove dead hair and to prevent hair from falling on your floor and furniture. During heavier shedding seasons they may need to be brushed more often. They don't need to be bathed regularly, just when they get especially dirty.

Kelpies may shed more than you think for a short haired dog, but weekly brushings should keep their shedding to a minimum.

Australian Kelpies are compact, medium-sized dogs with a muscular build. They have a dense double coat that is weather resistant and most commonly black or brown with fawn colorings. They have narrow heads and long noses, giving them a fox-like appearance.

Australian Kelpies were bred to be healthy, and may suffer from less genetic conditions than other breeds. That being said, breeders and owners should keep an eye out for hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, and cerebellar abiotrophy.