The Australian Kalpy, alias Kalbi, originated in Australia and originated in the 19th century. The Australian Kalpy is a medium-sized sheepdog and is considered by many to be a cross between the Border Collie and the Australian Dingo. This dog worked very hard and, like many others, was imported to Australia in the late 19th century. There are now 100,000 dogs of this kind in Australia, which is a lot. Although the Australian Kalpy is smaller than other sheepdogs in size, it has a good working ability to herd cattle and sheep.

1. Characteristics of Australian Kalpy

(1) Appearance characteristics

Physical characteristics-The shoulder height of an adult male Australian Kalpy is 51cm-58cm, and the weight is between 11kg-20kg; the adult female Australian Kalpy is 46cm-53cm in shoulder height and weighs 10kg- Between 18kg. Medium size, good working ability, able to do outdoor work such as sheep herding and cattle herding.

HEAD CHARACTERISTICS - The Australian Kalpy has a finely shaped head with a long, narrow head that is well-balanced in head size and body size. The skull is slightly arched, with a pronounced occiput, equal in length and breadth. Teeth neat, even, scissors bite. Eye colors are brown, blue, yellow or any combination, spotted and marbling etc. The eyes are almond-shaped, neither protruding nor sunken. The Australian Kalpy's face shows concentration, intelligence, alertness and eagerness, with a keen eye. The ears are medium in size, triangular in shape, set close to the upper part of the skull and soft to the touch.

Trunk Features - The Australian Kalpy has a medium neck length, strong muscles, and a natural connection to the shoulders. The topline is firm and straight, slowly descending from the shoulders to the hips. The hips have a moderate slope. The chest is not broad and deep, extending to the tip of the elbows. The limbs are strong and strong, and they can have good physical coordination at work. The tail is of medium length, hanging naturally behind the back, clipped or naturally docked. Generally, the length of the tail does not exceed 10cm, and the position of the tail is moderate.

Coat Characteristics - The Australian Kalby has short coats, with only short coats covering the entire body, with a slightly richer coat on the tail than on the body, with coat color ranging from black to brown. There are dogs of solid color, and there are also the appearance of patches of other colors, and the patch position can be coordinated.

(2)Characteristics

The Australian Kalpy has a keen personality, is very efficient at work, and has a serious work attitude. Able to respond quickly to the signals from the owner, this dog is not only a good working dog, but also an excellent watch dog and guard dog. There is a certain curiosity about things, and can get along harmoniously with family members in the family.

2. The price of the Australian Kalpy

The price of the Australian Kalpy is 3000-8000 yuan, and the price of the Australian Kalpy is slightly better. There will be thousands. The cost of dog food for raising such a dog for a month is also more than 1,000 yuan, which requires a lot of investment. This dog is both an excellent pet dog and a working dog with a good attitude.