Australian kelpie

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noun

one of an Australian breed of medium-sized sheepherding dogs having a short, harsh, straight coat in a combination of colors that can include black, red, tan, fawn, chocolate, or smoke blue, probably developed by crossbreeding between the border collie and dingo.

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Origin of Australian kelpie

Alleged to be the name of an early example of the breed

Words nearby Australian kelpie

Australian doubles, Australian fan palm, Australian Illawarra Shorthorn, Australianism, Australianize, Australian kelpie, Australian Mist, Australian Rules, Australian Rules football, Australian salmon, Australian salute