Hobbit Posted November 14, 2002 Posted November 14, 2002 This lovely girl is a Flyball wash out and didn't want to see her passed around from home to home. So, I'm smacking myself on head wondering why I agreed to take her.....sucker, I guess. The person I'm getting her from is a very nice person, she does lots of rescue. This lovely girl will be here Saturday. She is a blue/tan Australian Kelpie. bk -- I posted the picture for you, since you like the blue/tan color~ :wink: Quote
Hobbit Posted November 14, 2002 Author Posted November 14, 2002 I may be divorced by Monday..... :lol: :lol: She seems to have a sense of humor, judging from the last photo. Hopefully, she'll take to herding. If not, she can just hang around and get hugged on. :wink: Quote
corgilady Posted November 14, 2002 Posted November 14, 2002 Hobbit, she is beautiful. How big are Kelpies? Quote
Smooshie Posted November 14, 2002 Posted November 14, 2002 What a sweetie...how could anyone resist those big brown eyes?? :lol: How old is she hobbit? She looks to be in great shape! Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted November 14, 2002 Posted November 14, 2002 Hey someone to Hobbit company when he doesn't want to go for a walk with everyone else and Ms. Kitty does!!! :lol: I bet everything will work for the best!! Looks to have the build to take to herding! :wink: Quote
Hobbit Posted November 14, 2002 Author Posted November 14, 2002 She was whelped in April 2000 (so, 1.5 years old). She is in good shape, physically. Mentally? She'll take some work, but everything will be fine. Kelpies range from 35 to 50lbs, some males can be as large as 70lbs (all muscle). Depending on the bloodline and nutrition. Height can range from 17 to 22 inches, again depending on bloodline. Most herding dog breeders/owners don't look at the "standard", because we are more interested in good solid genetics, excellent health, natural herding ability with strong desire to work. Height and weight aren't flaws in the herding pen/pasture. Hobbit will like her, just because she's a girl. Miss Kitty got to go on her walk yesterday and Hobbit decided he wanted to go this time. He is such a busy body! I imagine that she won't have any trouble adjusting to farm life and will fall right in with the rest of the Kelpies. I have never seen a Kelpie that wouldn't herd......something. I imagine her instinct will kick in rather quickly. Her duty can be to help check the fence line --- that takes about 3 hours to walk the entire place. That should tire her out, plus be an adventure! Quote
gooeydog Posted November 15, 2002 Posted November 15, 2002 Looks like you're gonna need another couch :lol: Quote
bk_blue Posted November 15, 2002 Posted November 15, 2002 LOL Thanks Hobbit :wink: She is GORGEOUS!!!!!! I just love that colouring!!!! :angel: Hope it all goes well for you... Quote
Horsefeathers! Posted November 15, 2002 Posted November 15, 2002 Very goodly, Hobbit! :D Glad to see another SUCKER errrrrrrrr I mean dedicated dog lover on board... :lol: Quote
anne3149 Posted November 15, 2002 Posted November 15, 2002 She is just too beautiful---get ready for some serious exercise. Good on you Hobbit. Quote
eggrolyn1223 Posted November 15, 2002 Posted November 15, 2002 Love the last pic!!So funny!!And she's beautiful! Quote
Hobbit Posted November 15, 2002 Author Posted November 15, 2002 Thanks for all the compliments. I pick her up tomorrow!! :D Quote
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