Australian Kelpie — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

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Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Australian Kelpie originated in Australia and is classified by the FCI in Group 1 (Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The height at the withers is 46 to 51 cm for males and 43 to 48 cm for females (FCI).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a double coat with a short dense undercoat and a close, straight, hard outer coat; body hair averages 2 to 3 cm (FCI).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The eyes are almond-shaped and medium-sized, brown to harmonize with the coat, with a lighter eye permissible in blue dogs (FCI).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The ears are pricked, running to a fine point, of moderate size (FCI).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is extremely alert and the breed is built for almost limitless stamina (FCI).