Australian Kelpie

Australian Kelpie
Australian Kelpie
	An Australian Kelpie
Other names	Kelpie, Barb
Common nicknames	Farmer Dog
Origin	Australia
Height
Traits
Height	39–51 cm (15–20 in)
Weight	13–19 kg (29–42 lb)
Coat	short double coat
Colour	black, black and tan, red, red and tan, chocolate, chocolate and tan, blue, blue and tan, fawn, fawn and tan, cream, black and white
Life span	12–15 years
ANKC
Kennel club standards
ANKC	standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale	standard
	Dog (domestic dog)

The Australian Kelpie, or simply Kelpie, is an Australian sheepdog capable of mustering and droving with little or no guidance. It is a medium-sized dog and comes in a variety of colours. The Kelpie has been exported throughout the world and is used to muster livestock, primarily sheep, cattle and goats.

The breed has been separated into two distinct varieties: the Show (or Bench) Kelpie and the Working Kelpie. The Show Kelpie is seen at conformation dog shows in some countries and is selected for appearance rather than working instinct, while the Working Kelpie is bred for its working ability.

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