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Working Kelpie |
The Working Kelpie is a dog bred and born
with purpose - to work. |
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Ranchers and farmers in North America have
found them well-suited to most livestock working situations. The
Working Kelpie has been in North American since shortly after the turn
of the century. These dogs were brought to this continent to
expedite livestock handling in the livestock industry. They
could be found in sheep and later on, cattle working environments.
On ranches here in North America, as in the Australian bush, the
Working Kelpie often works unsupervised, relying on their own wits to
find and gather livestock. The Working Kelpie is a keen, active
dog always ready to work. |
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Description / Color |
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The Working Kelpie here in North America does come in both the tan
markings and solid colors though the with tan markings seem to
predominate in the NAAKR, Inc. registered dogs. Colors, other than
black, may vary from light to dark versions of that color. |
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Minimal white markings such as a spot,
stripe or at most a blaze on the chest are preferred. The general
appearance of the Working Australian Kelpie is that of a lithe, active
dog showing hard muscular condition, conveying the capability of
untiring work. Movement and action shall be smooth and
effortless, with a good length of stride. |
Breeders |
Breeders are the determiners of the breed. These are the
people responsible for maintaining and preserving the Australian
Working Kelpie. The breeder is the mainstay of the breed - the
preserver of breed characteristics, conformation and overall health.
Without the breeder, there would be no Australian Kelpies. |
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The Registry |
The North American Australian Kelpie
Registry, Inc. (NAAKR, Inc.) was established in April 1991. The
Registry was created to preserve and maintain pedigrees and records of
the Working Australian Kelpie in North America. The Registry urges
breeders and owners of the Working Australian Kelpie to maintain breed
integrity by preserving the natural working ability, purpose,
conformation, temperament and overall good health. |
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