Australian Working Kelpies


 Photograph of Farnham's Rimrock at 4 months of age.


The Working Kelpie originated around 1870, playing a major role in the development of the sheep and wool industry in Australia.  Descended from the British "working coley" (an origin shared with the Border Collie), the Kelpie was bred to handle the harsh, hot landscape, extensive acreage, and unruly Merino sheep.  Bred for the harsh conditions of Australia, the Working Kelpie, being a "natural" dog, has acclimated well to all climates and terrain in North America.


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