Description of a Australian Kelpie.

The Kelpie is an Australian sheep dog that has proven very successful at herding and droving with little or no command guidance. They are medium-sized dogs and come in a variety of colors. Kelpies have been exported throughout the world and are used for herding livestock (primarily sheep) and poultry.

The breed has been separated over time into two distinct varieties: the Show Kelpie and the Working Kelpie. The Show Kelpie is the variety that is seen at conformation dog shows. They usually aren't selected on their herding instinct. Show Kelpies do make excellent sportsdogs and pets. Show Kelpie breeders tend to call their breeding establishments "kennels".

Working Kelpies are bred for their herding instincts and aren't usually selected based on their appearance. Breeders tend to call their breeding establishments "Studs" in a similar way to cattle and sheep Studs.