Australian Kelpie

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

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High-quality dog food should be served to them of at least 2 to 3 cups which you can split into two meals. Maintain proper weight, but be careful not to overfeed. Groomers and veterinarians often see overweight dogs. Any diet should be appropriate for their age. Clean, fresh water should be available at all times.

Australian Kelpies frequently have double coats with a weather-resistant covering on the outside. Australian Kelpies, despite their short hair, shed far more than you may expect. They shed more profusely in the spring and may require extra brushing at that time.

Brush them once a week to keep loose hair under control.

Grooming them does not require much work. Clippers or a combination of clippers and stripping (a method in which the coat is thinned and shortened using a sharp, comb-like tool called a stripping knife) can be used to trim their coat.

If your dog's nails don't break off naturally, trim them once or twice a month to avoid painful tears and other issues. Check their lips, ears, nose, throat, eyes, and feet for sores, rashes, or symptoms of illness such as redness, tenderness, or inflammation.

Ears should have a pleasant odour and be free of wax or gunk, and eyes should be clean and free of redness or discharge. Make grooming a positive experience filled with praise and rewards, and you'll lay the groundwork for easy veterinary exams and other handling when he's an adult.

Australian Kelpies are generally incredibly attentive, highly clever, and have almost limitless energy. They require multiple walks each day, a nice run, and mental exercises such as learning new tricks or instructions. This is not a surprise since they are originally used as working dogs.

Veterinary care is essential to a dog's health and well-being, however, the frequency of treatment and checkups will depend on the dog. Scheduled six-monthly health check visits with your vet are important to ensure they are healthy and happy throughout all life stages.

Routine maintenance for your dog gives you a chance to track your dog's growth and development, discuss any concerns with your vet, and form a key part of preventative care.

Kelpies are kind and affectionate, as well as loyal and devoted to their family. They are wonderful pets for active families since they are quick and agile.

Children will enjoy playing with, especially in large spaces with a yard. Still, proper and early socialization is needed for them.

Kelpies are docile, easy to teach, and highly bright, and they will rapidly pick up new tricks and orders. You can begin their training when they are 4-5 weeks old.

Begin training in an environment free of distractions before progressing to a more distracting location. Use positive reinforcement to motivate them to do better.

Australian Kelpies are friendly towards everyone, including cats. They may have some socialization issues because of their independent attitude, but with good training and early age socialization, they get along well with other pets.

It is important to introduce them carefully to other pets for them to know how to behave when meeting new friends.