The Australian Kelpie, or simply Kelpie, is an Australian sheep dog successful at mustering and droving with little or no guidance. It is a medium-sized dog and comes in a variety of colours. dark brown, dogs – hence the name collie, which has the same root as coal. (The official collie breeds were not formed until about 10 or 15 years after the Kelpie was established as a breed, and the first recognised Border Collie was not brought to Australia until after the Federation in 1901.) Some collies were imported to Australia for stock work in the early 19th century, and were bred with other types of dogs – usually with an eye to working sheep without direct supervision. The second 'Kelpie' was '(King's) Kelpie', another black and tan bitch out of 'Kelpie' by 'Caesar', a pup from two sheepdogs imported from Scotland.
Australian Kelpie, Kelpie,
Australian Kelpie, Kelpie,