Related breedBulldog1835 to 1875 · United KingdomAustralian Kelpie at a glance
- Origin
- Victoria, Australia
- Appeared
- 1870 to 1902 (well documented)
- Family
- UK Rural
- Type
- Herding dog
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, UKC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 293
- DNA clade
- UK Rural (Parker 2017)
The name. After a famous early bitch named Kelpie, from the Scottish water spirit.
Same familyGreyhound800 CE to 1850 · United KingdomFamily and relatives
Descends from
Gave rise to
Same family: UK Rural
Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Borzoi, Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Same time, same continent
Australian Silky Terrier, Huntaway, Tenterfield Terrier, Miniature Fox Terrier, New Zealand Heading Dog
Close by DNABelgian Malinois1891 to 1901 · BelgiumClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Border Collie62.6 Mb
- Bearded Collie41.8 Mb
- Cardigan Welsh Corgi23.0 Mb
- Australian Cattle Dog22.4 Mb
- Shetland Sheepdog20.2 Mb
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi18.2 Mb
- Old English Sheepdog17.9 Mb
- Rough Collie17.9 Mb
- Australian Shepherd15.4 Mb
- Bulldog11.1 Mb
- Airedale Terrier10.9 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraBoxer1880 to 1904 · GermanyPlace in time
The Australian Kelpie appears 1870 to 1902 (well documented), in the Victorian Breed Boom, when 94 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Australian Kelpie is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
On the timelineVictorian Breed Boom94 breeds first appeared in this periodSame time, same continentAustralian Silky Terrier1890 to 1959 · Australia
Herding dog behaviourBorder Collie behaviour problems and how to train themBorder Collie behaviour and training: why they nip, chase, fixate and fear noise, what to do about each, and a weekly plan for owners.Same eraBoxer1880 to 1904 · Germany