The kelpie has been exported throughout the world and is used to muster livestock, primarily sheep, cattle and goats. I have been breeding and showing my australian kelpies for the last 22 years and have enjoyed every minute of it. As such, there are many amateur breederspeople who breed from a dam far. Australian kelpie club of vic inc vic show results dogz. I started with australian cattle dogs in 1985 and only showed them for a short while my true love was obedience, although we never achieved any high qualifications we had a lot of fun doing it. The australian kelpie is not a kennel club registered breed, as such there are no assured breeder requirements in place. Welcome to devonairs working kelpies devonairs working kelpies. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The australian kelpie is an adept herding dog, able to work with sheep, cattle, and poultry.
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Breeders of overseas dogs are most welcome to contribute information to the australian kelpie club website. Australian kelpies for sale in houston dogs on oodle. A lot of people dont know that there is a big difference between the australian kelpie and the working kelpie. Today he has been made famous by the australian iconic film, red dog. The australian kelpie training information you will read here was developed by a panel of renowned dog training experts whose combined wisdom represents nearly 100 years of specialist experience training dogs. Australian working kelpies awk figure 1b registered with the. Australian kelpie photos pictures puppies australian kelpies.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. High quality australian kelpie gifts and merchandise. Update club name contact phone number homepage email. The kelpie is a gathering style dog, using eye, bark and bite grip to move stock, as conditions warrant. The australian kelpie s origin dates back to the late 1800s in the australian outback. Australian kelpie mix maricopa county, phoenix, az id. Look at pictures of australian kelpie puppies who need a home. Australian kelpie club of vic inc vic show results. In the us, the kelpie is not recognised as a breed by the american kennel club akc. Although the belief still persists among many that the australian kelpie is a cross between a dingo and a border collie, however, research shows the kelpie ancestors can be traced to the english north. The australian kelpie is primarily imported and bred by ranchers and farmers for use as a working stock dog. Australian kelpie dogs and puppies for stud in the uk. Its also free to list your available puppies and litters on our site.
Australian kelpie dog breed information american kennel club. Wisconsin australian kelpie rescue adoptions rescue me. It is thought that the dingo and the kelpie played their part in the ancestry of the australian cattle dog. Welcome to devonairs working kelpies devonairs working. She was eventually mated to a pup produced by two more imported sheepdogs, and a female pup from that litter went to c. Find australian kelpie dogs and puppies for stud in the uk near me. Genomic characterization of external morphology traits in kelpies. It is a mediumsized dog and comes in a variety of colours. Size the australian kelpie has a shoulder height of 1720 in 4351 cm and weighs 2545 lbs 1120 kg. It is interesting to other breeders and kelpie owners to see what our dogs achieve overseas. For the convenience of our queensland residents this product can also be purchased at wooloowin animal hospital attention members.
While many families have welcomed the breed into their homes as companions, more than 100,000 australian kelpies are currently working dogs on. The australian kelpie is recognized by the american kennel club as of 2017. Wed like to understand how you use our websites in order to improve them. The australian kelpie, or simply kelpie, is an australian sheep dog successful at mustering and. Australian kelpie photos pictures puppies australian kelpies puppies for sale, dogs for sale, puppies, gallery photos of australian kelpie dog breeds, dog breeders. I mated her to a lovely black dog from nsw, aust ch butterbone keepit dark. Featuring superb photography, you will enjoy this australian kelpie calendar throughout the year, each month has a different dog picture.
She is pure bred out of capree boston and ledgerock morgan she is my second kelpie and probably the only breed ill ever own again. More information on health, links to kelpie societies around the world, videos, history and other informative topics on the australian kelpie. Kelpies descended from the british working collie with a strong influence from the australian dingo thus creating a very versatile stock dog. The australian kelpie dog is a highly intelligent and active dog breed that is suitable for families. Jan 23, 2016 with their history as hardworking herding dogs, australian kelpies are rarely kept as pets.
Overall size of the australian kelpie wall calendar, when fully opened, is approximately 12 x 24 inches. Foundation stock lore of the breed is a combination of folklore and fact. Welcome to over the next few weeks you will see many changes to this website. January,march, may, july,september, and november at the mittagong rsl club bessemer st. This site provides information on kelpie pedigrees.
This was a result of the various breeds of sheep dogs from europe and the uk having proven too heavily coated to cope with the severe australian climate. Click here to view australian kelpie dogs in wisconsin for adoption. Tracy huxtable, breeder and importer of australian working kelpies for use in herding work, agility, dry land sled dog racing, frisbee sport, bikejoring and canicross. The australian kelpie is not recognized as an independent breed by the akc, but it is recognized by both the united kennel club and the canadian kennel club. Australian kelpie origin kelpie was the name bestowed on a pup from the mating of two blackandtan smooth collies imported to australia. It all started with a beautiful chocolate bitch called aust ch morkerbook sunlover. As previously touched upon, australian kelpies are finding a bit fanbase in the uk. The australian kelpie club of nsw was founded in 1967 for the enjoyment of australian kelpie owners and breeders to promote the kelpie breed. Find australian kelpie puppies and dogs from a breeder near you. Strength and speed are combined in this breed which has, like many of the pastoral breeds a natural instinct for work. Working kelpie information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos. In the australian bush, kelpies often worked unsupervised, relying on their own wits to find and gather livestock. Join millions of people using oodle to find puppies for adoption, dog and puppy listings, and other pets adoption.
All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. General appearance the general appearance shall be that of a lithe, active dog of great quality, showing hard muscular condition combined with great suppleness of limb and conveying the capability of untiring work. Hes also highly intelligent, eager to please and devoted to work. Simply the best australian kelpie calendar published. The forbes sheep dog trial and kings kelpie c barbara cooper sydney sheep dog trials results 18861947 national sheep dog trial results canberra 19431969. Australian kelpie dog breed information and pictures. The australian kelpie, or simply kelpie, is an australian sheep dog successful at mustering and droving with little or no guidance. Australian kelpie club of vic inc vic date of show. The australian kelpie club of victoria inc supports and promotes purebred kelpies in victoria through information, shows and. We are a national breed society dedicated to the continued growth and excellence of the working kelpie breed. Collie eye anomaly in australian kelpie dogs in poland bmc. Below an explanation by working kelpie legend tony parsons.
Why buy an australian kelpie puppy for sale if you can adopt and save a life. These pictures were sent to me from other breedershandlers. The kelpie breed is an iconic dog breed developed in australia in the late 19th century. Find australian kelpies for sale in houston on oodle classifieds. The ancestors of most kelpies were british dogs known loosely as collies. Interesting uk kelpie websites lyndhurst kelpies uk. The australian kelpie was initially developed in the late 1800s as to work on australias sheep stations which had expanded into wide open spaces with no fences. The australian kelpie is an energetic and active breed that loves to have a job to do. Meetings are held bi monthly on the 3rd monday of the month.
The most important website for kelpie information is that of the working kelpie council. I only import proven bloodlines from australia to my stud. Australian kelpie information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the akc breed standard. Australian kelpie callicoma siren ai ms j millis junior in show. Allan were both sons of very wellconnected families in england and scotland. The kelpie came into being last century because australian sheep farmers needed a special type of dog that could work sheep on the vast outback properties, and under harsh conditions. All puppies are born and raised in the house and being part of the family. The biggest addition will be that of a genetic disease database.
Lyndhurst working kelpies, australian sheep dogs, wiltshire. While many families have welcomed the breed into their homes as companions, more than 100,000 australian kelpies are currently working dogs on ranches in australia. Click on a number to view those needing rescue in that state. Before you start sighting in your rifle at your neighbors chocolate lab, because your good blacktan bitch that you mated to your best blacktan dog, just had a litter of blacktan and chocolate redtan puppies take. Descended from the british and scottish working collies an origin shared with the border and scotch collies and the english shepherd, the kelpie was developed to handle the harsh, hot landscape, extensive. The sport has taken him through every state in australia except western. For the best experience, we recommend you upgrade to the latest version of chrome or safari. They are distrustful of strangers and very protective of his owner and his territory and for this reason are often used as guard dogs in the farmyard. Australia or the outback as many people refer to it today, has a. Working kelpie dog breed information american kennel club.
The australian kelpie originated around 1870 and played a major role in the development of the sheep and wool industry in australia. Arizona australian kelpie rescue adoptions rescue me. The working kelpie council of australia breed standard. Australian kelpies for sale in arizona australian kelpies in arizona. Find australian kelpie dogs and puppies from arizona breeders.
Australian kelpies also make great jogging companions. Queensland based club promoting purebred australian cattle dogs, australian kelpies and australian stumpy tail. The australian kelpie is a dedicated working dog, herding sheep, cattle, goats, poultry and reindeer with the ease of star athlete. Australian kelpies need to be groomed on a regular basis to make sure their coats and skin are kept in top condition. Maya dobie the australian kelpie at 9 years olddobie is a 9 year old kelpie that came from ledgerock, kelpies bred by linda and bill lehman. It is a fairly popular herding breed, particularly in its native australia.
Smoky the 9yearold australian kelpiehis owner says, he has been doing a lot of different disciplines. This map shows how many australian kelpie dogs are posted in other states. It is interesting to other breeders and kelpie owners to see what our dogs achieve. By the 1890s the kelpie as a strain was well established. Efficient mapping of mendelian traits in dogs through genomewide association. Due to the consistant quality and reputation of the dogs here, many people are now turning firstly to the lyndhurst kelpie stud. Australian kelpies in the united states are used on all types of livestock, on large and small operations.
The australian kelpie club of victoria inc supports and promotes purebred. Australian kelpie callicoma black label ms j millis. The original kelpies were bred by early landowners in an effort to develop a tough and hardy herding dog better adapted to the extreme environment and conditions. The breed colours of red speckle and blue speckle are distinctive features. The kelpie breed was brought to the united states in the early 1900s to work sheep and later used in the cattle industry. The australian kelpie is a lithe, active dog, capable of untiring work. The kelpie dog is an alert, active and friendly dog whos devoted to his family.