where does kelpies originate from are they Australian dogs or from another country?

Question

I have a dog it's breed is Cattle & American staffi. it has a white& greyish patch under his neck, could it be a Kelpie or what? it is a mystery

Answer 1

Kelpies originated in Australia.

Answer 2

i dunno if this will help, but this is all i found:

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 have little or no herding instinct. Show Kelpie breeders tend to call their breeding establishments "kennels", whereas Working Kelpies are bred for their herding instincts and breeders tend to call their breeding establishments "Studs" in a similar way to cattle and sheep Studs.

This article discusses the mythological creature; for the dog breed, see Australian Kelpie.

The kelpie is a supernatural shape-shifting water horse from Celtic folklore that is believed to haunt the rivers and lochs of Scotland and Ireland. In Orkney a similar creature was called the Nuggle, and in Shetland a similar creature was called the Shoopiltee. It also appears in Scandinavian folklore where it is known by the name Bäckahästen, the brook horse.

Answer 3

This is very interesting! The problems have occured mainly by some breeders (usually OUTSIDE the country of origin) trying to exaggerate some of the features of the breed. Shar-pei for instance were never as wrinkly as they are now, (english) bulldogs muzzles were not so flat etc etc. But the more popular the breed the more breeders are willing to go with supply and demand. Older breeds that are not so well known outside the country of origin are a different matter. Turkey's Kangal breed and Akbash breed (I have an Akbash) have been unchanged for over 3,000 years. They will eventually become more widespread I am sure, and I only hope that breeders don't try and improve on the perfection that they actually are. Remember also most dogs were bred for a purpose, and when people buy for looks alone - thats when the genetic problems start. Small breeds are being bred smaller and large ones larger.........So, if I ever want another Akbash for instance I will buy "locally" again, for sure.

Answer 4

Kelpies are australian I can't see the dog so couldn't tell you. But remember the dog will need ALOT of excersise due to it being a cattle dog

Answer 5

AUSTALIA!