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Sam

Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 yrs

Plain City, OH

Color
Brown/Chocolate
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Meet Sam, our adorable super sweet good boy! Our breed identification apps says he has some australian kelpie and some australian shepherd, but we just know him as 100% irresisistible. We're guessing Sam is about 1-2 years old and he weighs 42 lbs. Sam has long legs and a long tongue to give you kisses! Our boy is very affectionate and adores getting belly rubs and scratches. Check out our attached video and you can see how sweet he really is! He would make a great family dog for older kids over 10 or even a single or couple.You will fall in love with Sam. Apply at www.caninecollective.org.
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Adopting a Australian Kelpie

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Australian Kelpie - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt an Australian Kelpie at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost of adopting an Australian Kelpie is around $300, which covers the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Australian Kelpies from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they can cost anywhere from $500 to $1,000.

The easiest way to adopt an Australian Kelpie would be through a rescue that specializes in Australian Kelpies. A great place to start would be by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Australian Kelpies in your area.

Australian Kelpie fun facts

Fun Facts:

The Australian Kelpie is a newbie to the dog breed scene, only having just been recognized by the AKC in 2017.

Over 100,000 Australian Kelpies live in Australia, which makes it easily the most popular working dog in the nation.

In Australia, convicts were first used to herd sheep until the population of sheep became so unmanageable that dogs were necessary to cover the massive distances in a punishing climate, their tireless energy able to do the job of several people at once.

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Australian Kelpie Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Australian Kelpie types to temperament and health issues to popular Australian Kelpie mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.