The Australian Kelpie, also known as Kelpie, is native to Australia and originated in the 19th century. The Australian Kelpie is a medium-sized herding dog that many believe is a cross between a Border Collie and an Australian Dinger. This breed of dog works very hard and, like many other dogs, was imported to Australia in the late 19th century. There are now 100,000 dogs of this kind in Australia, which is a lot. Although the Australian Kelpie is smaller than other herding dogs, it has good working ability to herd cattle and sheep.

1. Characteristics of the Australian Kelpie

　(1)Appearance characteristics

Physical characteristics - The shoulder height of adult male Australian Kelpie dogs is 51cm-58cm, and the weight is between 11kg-20kg; the shoulder height of adult Australian Kelpie dogs is 46cm-53cm, and the weight is between 10kg-18kg. They are of medium size, have good working ability, and are capable of outdoor work such as herding sheep and cattle.

Head characteristics - The head of the Australian Kelpie is exquisitely shaped, long and narrow, and the size of the head is consistent with the size of the body. The skull is slightly domed, with a pronounced occipital bone, equal in length and width. Teeth are regular, even, with a scissors bite. Eye colors can be brown, blue, yellow or any combination, spots and marbling etc. The eyes are almond-shaped, neither protruding nor sunken. The face of the Australian Kelpie shows concentration, intelligence, alertness and eagerness, with sharp eyes. The ears are medium in size, triangular in shape, positioned close to the upper part of the skull, and soft to the touch.

Trunk Characteristics - The Australian Kelpie has a medium-length neck, strong muscles, and a natural connection to the shoulders. The topline is tight and straight, gently descending from the shoulders to the hips. The hips are moderately sloping. Chest not broad, but deep, extending to the tips of the elbows. The limbs are strong and strong, and you can have good physical coordination at work. The tail is of medium length, hanging naturally behind the back, and is clipped or naturally docked. Generally, the length of the tail does not exceed 10cm, and the position of the tail is moderate.

Hair characteristics - The Australian Kelpie has short hair, with only short hair covering the whole body. The hair on the tail is richer than the whole body. The color of the hair is different shades from black to brown. There are dogs with solid colors, and there are also dogs with patches of other colors, as long as the locations of the patches are coordinated.

　(2)Characteristics

The Australian Kelpie has a sharp personality, is very efficient at work, and has a serious work attitude. Able to respond quickly to signals from its owner, this dog is not only a good working dog, but also an excellent watchdog and guard dog. Have a certain degree of curiosity about things, and can be harmonious with the family at homeFamily members get along harmoniously.

2. Price of Australian Kelpie Dogs

The price of an Australian kelpie ranges from 3,000 yuan to 8,000 yuan, and the price of a slightly better Australian kelpie can exceed 10,000 yuan. The cost of dog food for raising this kind of dog for a month is more than 1,000 yuan, which requires a lot of investment. This dog is both an excellent pet dog and a working dog with a good attitude.