Are Australian Kelpies Intelligent Dogs?

Wanting to own an Australian Kelpie and want and wondering whether Australian Kelpie is an intelligent dog breed?

According to pet experts, Australian Kelpie Dogs score 3 star out of 5 in the scale of intelligent dog breeds.


Australian Kelpie Intelligence

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Are Australian Kelpies Smarter Than Other Dogs?

    Australian Kelpie intelligence ranking compared to other dogs: unknown

    Smartest Dog Breeds

    Dog owners always want to believe that their dog is the smartest on the block, and while this may hold true, a clever dog can come in many kinds.

    Of course, a smart pet dog is just potential without a person ready to put in the time and effort to channel the dog and train's intelligence. Dogs are about as smart as the normal two-year-old, but there is a range of intelligence across several breeds.|Intelligence in dog breeds can refer to many characteristics. Some dog breeds are simpler to train and listen well to orders while others make great working dogs who are able to herd livestock.

    Here is a list of the 5 smartest dog breeds. Is your dog one of them?

    1. Border Collie is among the world's smartest and most famous dog breeds. Originally developed as a herding dog because of its intelligence and obedience, the Border Collie is a medium-sized dog known for its friendly temperament.

    2. Golden Retriever is one of the world's favourite dog breeds. Initially bred as gun dogs, the Golden Retriever is an intelligent, trainable and friendly comrade.

    3. Rottweiler (a.k.a. "Rottie") is a loyal, smart and courageous dog breed who is known for its unwavering commitment to its owners, whom they will protect at all costs.

    4. Poodles not only are very clever, but they're also pleased, energetic dogs, with the added benefit of being hypoallergenic. Because of their high intelligence, poodles can be easily trained to track, hunt, retrieve, and obey.

    5. German shepherd is the second most sought-after dog breed because they're courageous, confident, and clever. They are outstanding all-purpose workers and are used in a number of specialized situations as police dogs or service dogs.

Australian Kelpies Intelligence

Australian Kelpie Information

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. The Kelpie has been exported throughout the world and is used to muster livestock, primarily sheep, cattle and goats. The Australian Kelpie has a compact body and well-developed limbs. Slightly longer than he is tall, the Kelpie has a broad chest and firm hindquarters that contribute to his flexible, energized appearance. The head is long and narrow. The medium length tail is low set. The short, compact feet have well arched toes. The double coat consists of a short and dense undercoat and a hard, straight and weather-repellent outer coat. Color possibilities include black and red, each with or without tan and fawn, chocolate and blue. Kelpie owners are more interested in the breed's working ability then its appearance.

The Kelpie is extremely alert, eager and highly intelligent, with a mild, tractable disposition, marked loyalty and devotion to duty. It has a natural instinct and aptitude in the working of livestock, both in a confined area and in open country. An open, friendly, alert but placid disposition is essential, with a good balance between keenness to work and ability to rest.

What to do if you lose your Australian Kelpie

If your Australian Kelpie Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Visit the nearby vets to see if anyone has brought in your missing pet.

4. Contact the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Australian Kelpie

If you find a Australian Kelpie Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Pound near to your suburb.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet who usually scan the animal’s microchip and call the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.




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