"This is my dog Sam, an Australian Kelpie shown here at 10 months old. He loves to run around the yard playing with my other dog. He likes to herd the cows that live in the field next to us. He is extremely smart and obedient. He is friendly to most of the people that come around. He does not like stray dogs or cats to be around his territory or he will go after them. He has killed two animals so far, an opossum and a big field rat! He is good with our cat, though. I have had him since he was a puppy at five weeks old."
Smoky the Australian Kelpie during IPO training—IPO is almost the same as SchutzHund (SchH now called VPG) and includes Search & Rescue (tracking), obedience and police work (protection).
Smoky the Australian Kelpie during IPO training
Smoky the 9-year-old Australian Kelpie—his owner says, "He has been doing a lot of different disciplines; obedience, tracking, rescue dog, doggy dance, IPO, teaching the new puppies the good things and the less good ones. Best friend to our daughter Sharon. Loves to run on the beach or in the fields."
Smoky the 9-year-old Australian Kelpie
Smoky the Australian Kelpie coming in first place at the finish of a sprint race at the local club
Smoky the Australian Kelpie during doggy dance with Sharon
Smoky the Australian Kelpie during doggy dance with Sharon
Smoky the Australian Kelpie with Sharon at a benefit for an organization that trains guide dogs
Smoky the Australian Kelpie with Sharon
This is Algae. Photo courtesy of Algae's Web Stop
Photo courtesy of Algae's Web Stop
Blackie the Australian Kelpie—"Blackie lives on 10 acres in Queensland. He just loves to run around the whole yard...especially at the back where there is a small pond. He loves to just wade in there and roll around the grass. He is also a very intelligent dog and loves playing with the horses next door. He always crouches down and pretends that he's herding the horses. Smart dog!"
Margie, a 6-year-old female Kelpie
Margie, a 6-year-old female Kelpie
Pasha the Australian Kelpie at 5 years old
