The Kelpie is a medium-sized, short-coated working dog with almost inexhaustible energy. Dogs Victoria says a regular brush and comb keeps it tidy, with extra attention when it moults, about once a year. It is highly intelligent and eager to please, and adapts well to family life with supervision around children.
Also searched as Kelpie.
| Adult weight, male | 14 to 21 kg |
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| Adult weight, female | 14 to 21 kg |
| Size | Medium, 10 to 25 kg |
| Height | 43 to 51 cm |
| Lifespan | 12 to 16 years |
| Coat | double coat, short dense undercoat, close outer coat of straight, hard hair lying flat |
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