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Adopting a Australian Kelpie

Frequently asked questions about 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.