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Hi there. I've been a lurker here for quite some time. My dog, Snowy, recently passed away. She was half Australian Terrier which is considered to be the smallest of the herding breeds, though they were originally bred for hunting vermin. She was an incredibly intelligent animal.
So now I'm getting another dog and I've decided to get a herding dog. Next Monday heralds the new arrival of Onyx who is a Kelpie dog. I know that kelpies, which are an Australian breed, exist overseas but I'm not sure about their prevalence. From what I know they're fairly rare.
About Kelpies
Many people consider Kelpies to be the best herding breed in the world and for this reason they are often exported to other countries to work sheep and cattle. The kelpie dog was bred from the native Australian Dingo and Scottish herding stock in the early eighteen hundreds. The dog is immensely popular in Australia today and has been split into two different breeds: the Working Kelpie and the Show Kelpie. Both these breeds are relatively free from genetic faults and have a great physical constitution.
The Working Kelpie: http://www.noonbarra.com/
The working kelpie is the original kelpie. As their name suggests they are bred to work cattle and sheep (though they will herd just about anything). Thus, they are bred primarily for their herding instinct and little emphasis is placed on physical attributes. For this reason a new strain of kelpie has been bred which adheres to physical show standards.
The Show Kelpie: http://www.callicoma.com.au/
Because show kepie breeders have placed a greater focus on physical attributes than working ability the Show kelpie does not necessarily retain the strong working instinct and because of this, tends to make a better, less intense and active urban pet. However, they are still very active and intelligent dogs.
I am acquiring a black Show Kelpie from the stud linked above. In honour of this exciting occasion I've created a new community.
Join my community
If you own a Kelpie dog, you're interested in the breed or you just love working dogs please feel free to join
aus_kelpies.
Mods: If this isn't allowed let me know and I'll delete it.
So now I'm getting another dog and I've decided to get a herding dog. Next Monday heralds the new arrival of Onyx who is a Kelpie dog. I know that kelpies, which are an Australian breed, exist overseas but I'm not sure about their prevalence. From what I know they're fairly rare.
About Kelpies
Many people consider Kelpies to be the best herding breed in the world and for this reason they are often exported to other countries to work sheep and cattle. The kelpie dog was bred from the native Australian Dingo and Scottish herding stock in the early eighteen hundreds. The dog is immensely popular in Australia today and has been split into two different breeds: the Working Kelpie and the Show Kelpie. Both these breeds are relatively free from genetic faults and have a great physical constitution.
The Working Kelpie: http://www.noonbarra.com/
The working kelpie is the original kelpie. As their name suggests they are bred to work cattle and sheep (though they will herd just about anything). Thus, they are bred primarily for their herding instinct and little emphasis is placed on physical attributes. For this reason a new strain of kelpie has been bred which adheres to physical show standards.
The Show Kelpie: http://www.callicoma.com.au/
Because show kepie breeders have placed a greater focus on physical attributes than working ability the Show kelpie does not necessarily retain the strong working instinct and because of this, tends to make a better, less intense and active urban pet. However, they are still very active and intelligent dogs.
I am acquiring a black Show Kelpie from the stud linked above. In honour of this exciting occasion I've created a new community.
Join my community
If you own a Kelpie dog, you're interested in the breed or you just love working dogs please feel free to join
aus_kelpies.Mods: If this isn't allowed let me know and I'll delete it.
