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Gentle and sweet, the Border Collie Kelpie Cross is a dog you will want to come home to every day. Both its parents are energetic, so you can expect this crossbreed to have a very lively spirit. It loves to run around, learn new tricks, and play with its human.

Because of its loyal nature, this canine will make a wonderful companion and sidekick. It loves spending time with its family and is great with children. While friendly, it isn’t always comfortable around large groups of people and noisy places.

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Gentle and sweet, the Border Collie Kelpie Cross is a dog you will want to come home to every day. Both its parents are energetic, so you can expect this crossbreed to have a very lively spirit. It loves to run around, learn new tricks, and play with its human.

Because of its loyal nature, this canine will make a wonderful companion and sidekick. It loves spending time with its family and is great with children. While friendly, it isn’t always comfortable around large groups of people and noisy places.

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Border Collie – Maryborough

Stunning Pure bred Border Collie Pups 3.5 weeks old 3 male and 2 female left in this litter ready to go 9/10 August. Parents on mains register, all documents can be verified. For all information and a meet and greet. Contact Sue Maragna on 0427029004 or email. sue.maragna@gmail.com. Or message onthis site

Sue Maragna


Border Collie – Maryborough

Adorable Purebred Border Collie Puppies Seeking Forever Homes! Meet the Puppies Males: 3 stunning chocolate and white 1 dashing Tri colour Females: One delightful chocolate and white One classic black and white with perfect markings Health & Care Before they leave for their forever homes, our puppies will be: Microchipped, Vaccinated, Wormed and Vet checked. Price Ranges: $1800 - $2000 Sire and Dam are both on the mains register and are Orivet DNA profiled. All information is available for potential buyers' perusal. Contact Information: For more details, videos or photos of each of these puppies, please reach out to Sue Maragna on 0427029004 or Email sue.maragna@gmail.com I would be delighted to answer any questions you may have.

Sue Maragna


Border Collie – Parkes

We’re thrilled to offer five beautiful long-haired Border Collie puppies ready to find their forever homes! Raised with care, love, these puppies come from an environment where their health, temperament, and early development are top priority. ✨ AVAILABLE 13th JULY • 1 classic Black & White Boy – $1000 • 3 striking Merle Boys – $1600 • 1 sweet Merle Girl left! – $2000 These pups are: ✅ Exceptionally loyal and intelligent – easy to train and quick to bond ✅ Energetic and playful – perfect for active families or working homes ✅ Raised around children – making them wonderfully family-friendly ✅ Vet checked, microchipped, wormed, and vaccinated Each puppy will be handled daily, socialised with people and animals, and nurtured in a loving, rural setting to give them the best start in life. Whether you’re after a companion for the kids, a future agility star, or a loyal best friend, these Border Collie pups are bred to thrive in loving homes that will match their energy and heart. Get in quick, this litter won’t last long! 📍Located in Parkes NSW – 📞 Contact us today to meet your new best friend! Serious, loving homes only – these pups deserve the best 🐶💕

Cailin Westcott


Border Collie – Bathurst

4 female, 3 male 10 week old. Papered parents, regularly handled & socialised with humans and other animals on the farm. Long haired, all well marked. Priced for a quick sale. Lovable, active & very receptive to instructions. Ready for training.

Susan


Border Collie – Murray Bridge

Jack & Jill's puppies have arrived!! Mum and dad are the proudest Broder Collies in town. 5 Boys 1 Girl Ready for there forever loving homes 25-8-2025 $1,000 Puppies will each come with a bed , food starter bag, a toy and puppy information.

Tanya


Border Collie – Sunshine Coast

Welcome to Salinoback Border Collies, a small, MDBA-registered and RightPaw approved breeder based on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. Boutique breeder of purebred well-tempered & socialised Border Collies. Our dogs are beloved family pets, litters are rare and carefully planned choosing quality over quantity. At Salinoback Border Collies, we believe that the foundation for a happy, well-adjusted Border Collie begins from the very first day. From the moment our puppies are born, they are deeply cared for, loved, and included in our daily lives. We understand the critical role early socialisation plays in shaping a puppy’s confidence, behaviour, and ability to adapt to the world around them. That’s why we expose our puppies to a variety of sounds, environments, people, and gentle handling right from the start, helping them grow into balanced, people-oriented companions. We believe in the power of human connection and interaction and take great pride in producing healthy, happy, and absolutely gorgeous puppies with outstanding temperaments. Transparency is at the heart of what we do, we are always honest with our buyers and happy to answer any questions. Our goal is to provide our families with loving, intelligent Border Collie companions who will bring joy, energy, and loyalty into their lives for many years to come. At Salinoback Border Collies, we do not allocate puppies on a first-come, first-served basis. Instead, we carefully match each puppy to the most suitable home based on their individual personality and needs, we have a questionnaire for our families to complete so we can get to know you. Our priority is finding loving families where our puppies will be cherished members of the household, loved, included, and given the time and care they deserve. Thank you for considering Salinoback Border Collies.

Anne Salisbury


Border Collie – Yarrabilba

Young female dog for sale she loves people and children , very intelligent, trained to sit and stay , we are moving to new place and cannot have pets we’ve only just gotten her it’s a shame but I’m bit stuck so I’ll have to let her go

Michael Grecica


Border Collie – Langwarrin South

*Looking for a loyal and intelligent companion? Our beautiful purebred Border Collie puppies are ready to find their forever homes! - **Age:** 7 weeks old - **Breed:** Purebred Border Collie - **Temperament:** Smart, energetic, and loving - **Health:** Vet-checked and up-to-date on vaccinations - **Parents:** Both mother and father are trained, well-mannered, and can be met when you arrange a visit. These puppies are perfect for active families or individuals who enjoy outdoor activities and want a devoted furry friend. Don’t miss the chance to bring home one of these charming pups!**Contact us today to learn more or arrange a visit!**---Let me know if you'd like to add anything else! You can meet mum and dad in person to see their temperament and beautiful nature. Prices vary with Colours Brown and white tri Male $2500 Blue and white female $3000 Black and white Male $1500 Blue Tri Male $3000 Black and white Male $1500 Black and white $1500 Ready to go to their new homes from the 14th of June as the puppies are already eating on their own and striving. They start from $1500 depending on their colours. The black and white ones are $1500, the others go up to $2500 The Blue colour tri are the rarest in the pack, the brown and white tri are also very rare colours. They are already toilet trained and ready to meet their new families. Very placid and natured.

silvia romano


Border Collie – Mornington

3 pure bred border collies Can send photos of mum and dad at request Two Female, One male (B+W) Born on May 11 (6 weeks) Vaccinated, Wormed, Microchipped Ready to go to their forever home! Price varies between the pups, message for more info Lovely puppies, come from dogs who are well behaved and great natured Message me with any questions, 'll be more than happy to answer!!

Genevieve Beacom


Border Collie – Morayfield

7 beautiful, smart, friendly and lively border collies ( 6 girls 1 boy ). Born 11/5/25. Currently 6 weeks of age. Will be ready to go at 8 weeks (July 6th). Mum and Dad pictured. Mum is dark chocolate with hazel eyes, Dad is light chocolate with one blue one greenish-brown eye. Raised around young children and shared a large room with a small cat. Very socialized and friendly. Vaccinated, wormed and microchipped. Puppies available: (Order of photos) 1. Maple ( pink ) Wheaten girl. (SOLD) 2. Daisy ( purple ) Lighter chocolate girl. 3. Sunnie ( yellow ) Chocolate girl. 4. Bubbie ( green ) Chocolate girl. 5. Poppy ( red ) Chocolate girl. 6. Penny ( orange ) Wheaten girl. 7. Alfie ( blue ) Chocolate boy. Looks a lot like Beethoven. (SOLD) 8. Mum. (Hazel) 9. Dad. (Sonny) These pups are extremely socialized. Born and raised in a family home with 5 kids they are constantly receiving cuddles. Toilet training is well underway and they’ve all taken quite well to it. They’ve been given a variety of toys for stimulation in their enclosure. Included with Pup -A small amount of food. -Toys that they have been using -Scented rug to help settle into new environment -Collar -Microchipping and microchip transfer form -Vaccination with Vet Card and schedule -Ongoing Support (if required)

Elizabeth Lawrie


Border Collie – Yea

Adorable puppies ready for a loving home! Pure Breed Black and White Border Collie Puppies 1 x male 1 x female 14 Weeks Old Microchipped and Vaccinated & wormed Both have been raised in a loving home with plenty of contact with other people . they are homed with their mother and grandmother and are responding to basic commands such as coming when called , sitting ,laying down & roll over. They both love lots of love and cuddles.

Debbie Redding


Border Collie – Widgee

Two litter’s of purebred border collies red/white are the first lot. They are 4 weeks old 5 girls and 2 boys and the second lot is 3 weeks old and 4. Boys and 3 girls the white ones are male and female all are doing well will be vaccinated and microchip at 7 weeks old and then they will be ready for pickup

Lance Cavanagh


Border Collie – Bemboka

Border Collie puppies 5 males $1200 black and white $1500 red and white $1500 lilac and white Ready to go 4 July 2025

Belinda


Border Collie – Cameron Park

We have 8 beautiful border collie cross aussie shepherd pups for sale, bred from our 2 family dogs Fida and Wally. Wally is a tri coloured purebred border collie and Fida is a blue merle border collie x aussie shepherd. Both parents are adventurous and loving family dogs who love running around the family farm. The perfect dogs to breed the most incredible puppies. Happy to provide photos of both parents! All puppies will come vet checked, microchiped, vaccinated and wormed (including 2, 4, 6 and 8 week worming). We have the following puppies available: - 2 tri boys - $1,500 each - 2 merle boys with tan - $2,000 each - 1 merle boy without tan - $1,500 - 1 black/white boy - $1,000 - 2 black/white girls - $1,000 each This is the 3rd litter we have bred with our dogs and will be the final one we breed, so we have photos of our past pups for reference. We are very proud of our Puppies, they are beautiful, playful souls and will be the perfect addition to any family home. Anyone interested is welcome to get in contact to arrange a visit to see the puppies. Pups will be ready for their new homes by 10th July Please contact Rachel on 0401624652

Rachel Thomson


Border Collie – Deception Bay

** 6 Beautiful Pure Bred Chocolate Brown and White Border Collies - Ready to join their forever homes now - Born on the 14th of April 💙 Male 1 - Brown and White - Long 💙 Male 2 - Brown and White - Long 💙 Male 3 - Brown and White - Short - Sold 🩷 Female 1 - Brown and White - Long 🩷 Female 2 - Brown and White - Long 🩷 Female 3 - Brown and White - Long The puppies have been raised in a loving environment, with lots of socialisation (cuddles) and ready to bring lots of happiness to their forever family. Parents - 💙 Dad is a short haired, pure bred border collie - Chocolate brown and White Dad has come from a breeder (Colburg Collies) is Rosewood Qld 🩷 Mum is a long haired, pure bred border collie - Chocolate brown and White Mum has come from a retired breeder Gympie QLD. Both mum and dad both have very loving temperaments. They’ve been raised around lots of family and animals making them excellent companions. What will be included with your puppies - * First vaccinations * Microchipping * Vet check * Puppy pack full of goodies to help transition your puppy into a new home including food to help transition them to new food/ diet. * Puppies will be socialised, comfortable with a crate and beginning to toilet train * 2, 4 and 6 week worming Please feel free to text or call for more information that hasn’t been mentioned above. +61 0413908520 BIN - 0016435152662

Bethany Wood


Border Collie – Mid North Coast

🐾 Beautiful Shollie Puppies Ready for their Forever Homes from 26 July 2025 We’re thrilled to announce that of the 10 addorable Shollie puppies — 1 males and 3 females are available and will be ready for their forever families from 26 July 2025! 📸 See individual photos on our website: www.sholliepark.com These pups have been lovingly raised in our family home at Shollie Park, where they’ve had plenty of early socialisation, playtime, and cuddles. Their parents, Arlya (German Shepherd) and Buster (Wheaten Border Collie), are affectionate, well-trained, and loyal companions — and their pups are already showing signs of the same intelligent, loving temperament. Each puppy will come with: * Microchip and first vaccination * Puppy care pack to help them settle into their new home * 72-hour cooling-off period for peace of mind * Lifetime rehoming guarantee — if circumstances change, we’ll always take our pups back We’re committed to responsible breeding and lifelong support for every puppy we raise. If you’re looking to welcome a smart, loyal, and loving companion into your home, now’s the perfect time. Register your interest today to avoid missing out — these pups won’t stay unspoken for long!

Jane Pattinson


Border Collie – Jessica White

1 Male Shollie Puppy available. Born April 2nd 2025 Mum is a Border Heeler and Dad is a Pure Long Haired German Shepherd. Vet checked, Microchipped, Vaccinated and worming up to date. Raised in a family environment. These dogs will be very intelligent and very energetic. Great for active families with a good sized yard. 14 weeks old and ready to go to his new forever home.

Jessica White


Border Collie – Ballarat

🐾 Purebred Border Collie Puppies – Raised with Love 🐾 Located in a quiet country town just outside Ballarat, VIC | Ready Now We have two beautiful purebred Border Collie puppies ready to find their forever homes. Lovingly raised in our family home, these pups have been smothered with attention and gently introduced to the world with care, kindness, and structure. They’ve had the very best start in life - growing up surrounded by love and the rhythms of a home, not a kennel. 💖 Raised in Our Home, With Heart From the moment they were born, these puppies have been a part of our everyday life. They’ve been handled daily, cuddled by children, and slowly introduced to all the little things that build a confident, people-focused pup. We’re proud of the time, love and intentional care that has gone into their early weeks. 🧠 Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) We include Early Neurological Stimulation and early scent introduction to gently support their brain development and emotional resilience. It makes a world of difference to their confidence and ability to adapt to new environments. 💉 Health & Vet Care ✔️ Thoroughly Vet Checked ✔️ First Vaccination (C4) ✔️ Microchipped ✔️ Regularly Wormed ✔️ Familiar with car rides, nail clipping, baths and grooming 🧬 DNA-Tested Parents All of our adult Border Collies are DNA tested through Orivet, so you can rest easy knowing that these puppies cannot develop any of the testable hereditary diseases common in the breed. 🏡 Raised with Love Our puppies grow up in a peaceful family home, not a farm or a kennel. They hear the vacuum cleaner, washing machine, children laughing, and dinner being made. They're raised with softness, structure and so much love—and they are ready to share that love with you. 🎁 Each Puppy Goes Home With: 🐾 A snuggly blanket that smells like mum 🥣 Premium puppy food 🧸 A favourite toy 📘 Puppy information guide 📋 Vaccination certificate, microchip paperwork & worming schedule 🌟 Meet Our Last Three Puppies 🐶 Bono – Our beautiful slate merle boy with a soft and soulful nature. Bono is gentle, affectionate, and always seems to be watching the world with thoughtful eyes. He adores being close and will happily curl into your arms for a cuddle. He's the kind of pup who melts your heart without even trying. 🐶 Beyoncé – Our chocolate merle girl with a sparkle in her eye and a bounce in her step. Beyoncé is playful, curious, and has a confident little strut wherever she goes. She likes to take the lead during playtime and is quick to explore new things. She’s clever, full of personality, and ready to light up someone’s world. We understand that our puppies are priced at the higher end, and we believe wholeheartedly that they are worth every cent. Raising puppies the right way takes time, intention and a deep love for the process. In our home, three family members are actively involved in raising each litter—these pups are not left to their own devices in a backyard. They are handled daily, gently guided through new experiences, and thoughtfully prepared for family life. The difference shows—families who’ve adopted from us in the past often comment on how calm, confident and people-focused their puppies are right from the start. This level of care, socialisation, and ethical breeding is reflected in our pricing—and in the happy, healthy companions we send out into the world. If one of these beautiful pups feels like the perfect match for your family, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for kind, committed homes where our puppies will be treasured family members.

Emma Mitton


Border Collie – Bathurst

Bathurst Border Collies is pleased to announce our girl Coco has just had 6 beautiful pups 3 have already been placed and deposit paid I have one boy and two girls still available Our pups comes from a very strong breed we have had for the last 19 years All our pups are out of very calm and intelligent mums. Pups will be microchipped, wormed from 4 weeks, vaccinated and most importantly well socialised. Pups are $2k each Videos and pics will be sent weekly to families that place deposits. Pups can be picked out at 4 weeks old and can be visited with a appointment Families that have purchased a Bathurst Border Collie will always come back after 12 to 15 years as we will always Maintain the same bloodline ensuring a pup very similar to what you have had. Deposits of $200 will secure you a pup Balance to be paid at 8 weeks when you pick up your pup. Any questions You can call me 0413005712 Cheers Chris

Chris


Border Collie – Nowra Hill

Quality purebred Border Collie puppies Medium-long coat Born 22nd April and ready for new homes from 17th June Happy to assist with delivery if able - I can meet in Sydney and happy to travel as far as Canberra if needed Well socialised pups that love to play and snuggle Have been raised from day dot on premium diet in a family household with two very busy young children, neighbours goats, chooks, etc Have been wormed at 2, 4 & 6 weeks of age and will be wormed at 8 weeks prior to leaving All have had their first vaccination (C3) and vet checks on 6th June and passed with flying colours! Vet made comments on how well grown and healthy they are Parents are part of the family and have amazing family friendly temperaments and great with other animals including horses, chooks, cats, goats, etc, etc Dad is choc Merle with white head gene and blue eyes and mum is blue Please don’t judge their temporary names, my 2 young sons love Sonic and Jurassic park lol “Echo” blue Merle male white head & blue eyes - $1,600 “Milkshake” lilac Merle male with whitehead and blue eyes - $1,600 and is the carbon copy of his dad “Archie” lilac male SOLD “Tails” red (or ‘wheaten/gold’) male with half white face and blue eye - $1,200 “Shadow” black male - $1,000 “Luna” black female - $1,000 “Amy” red (or ‘wheaten/gold’) female $1,200 “Bingo” choc female - $1,200 Located Nowra Hill

Jaymee Lord


Border Collie – Nabiac

**Photos Updated 6/6/25** Only 2 Girls and 1 Boy left of this beautiful litter of Purebred BORDER COLLIES...ready now for forever homes. Raycroft Border Collies have superb temperaments, playful and friendly. They make wonderful loyal family pets for active homes. They are sold with Vaccinations, Microchipped, Vet checked, Wormed, Flea, Tick treatment and a Puppy Pack which includes everything you need to get you started. Both Dam and Sire can be seen with the puppies in our home. Our puppies have an excellent start in life with clean professional housing, toys and stimulating activities, introduction to chickens, cats and farm animals and plenty of cuddles. Sire to these gorgeous puppies is 'Beinn'. From UK, he was imported to Australia in 2019 and originally came from a sheep property in Northern Wales. He has an excellent trainable attitude. Many of his puppies have gone on to be successful mustering dogs or have competed in agility to a high standard. Dam is our beloved 'Belle', a beautifully-natured girl who loves to play and enjoys pats and sofa cuddles. A calm friendly dog, she is a delight to own. Telephone enquiries only. Will only be sold to loving homes. Absolutely NO offers, so please don't ask. We highly recommend viewing in person or via video call prior to travel. Transport can be arranged by road or air at the buyer's expense. You can see more of our puppies on Facebook or Instagram @somecutecollies RPBA Registered Breed Number: 2002

Raylene Steptoe


Border Collie Kelpie Cross – Bellbrae

Eight beautiful puppies shall be ready for homing from 03.07.2025 Five Girls Three boys Mum is a Kelpie / Retriever cross from pure breed parents, and the dad is a Long-haired Border Collie. Mum had a good birth, and all puppies are feeding, resting and growing well, all showing well rounded dispositions and I am sure they will grow to be good looking dogs. Litter of ten (eight remaining) Five boys Five Girls (As of posting this, two Boys are spoken for already) Puppies have had a fantastic vet visit and are registered with their micro numbers and have begun their deworming cycle. They will have completed three rounds of deworming come the rehoming period. They shall be sold uninoculated, allowing for the discretion of the new owner to choose. Message to arrange a viewing

Stephen James Baker


Border Collie Kelpie Cross – Currans Hill

Playful and lovely border collie Will make a good addition to your family if u have a big yard

Mahesh Krishna


Border Collie – Mount Colliery

We have 2 beautiful Border Collie puppies looking for their forever homes ❤️ The puppies are well socialised with children and adults. Puppies 8 weeks on 13th May and are now microchipped, vaccinated, heartworm and tick treated. Male - Chocolate and white/green eyes Female - Black and white Please call Rick - 0456 320 626.

HEIDI LEE NEWBY


Border Collie – Tooradin

Pure Bred Border Collie puppies- we have 5 Girls and 3 boys Ready for there new homes at 8 weeks old

Brooke


Border Collie – Devon Meadows

Border collie x koolie puppies. 7 weeks old. Have had their first vaccination, microchipped and vet checked. 2 long hair black and white F + M $1700 2 medium hair black and white F + M $1500 2 tri colours M + F $1700 1 black Merle long hair female $2000 1 black Merle with tri long hair female $2500. Brought up around kids. Mum and dad can be viewed. Mum is a koolie with one blue eye and one brown eye dad is long haired black and white border collie. RPBA- 16430

hayley harrison


Border Collie – Lammermoor

Purebred Border Collies. 2 Tri Merle girls 1 Merle girl 1 red girl 2 black and white girls 1 red boy 1 Chocolate 6 weeks old vaccinated and microchipped with vet check. Ready soon

Rowena Hart


Border Collie – Killarney

We are currently taking Expressions of Interest for our litter of border collie puppies. There are 8 puppies, with both Males & Females available. Puppies will have had their first Vaccination, be Microchipped & ready for their new homes mid-late June. Both parents are our family pets having grown up on the farm and have experience around Cattle and farm machinery. Dad is a short hair Border Collie (mostly white with black patches) Mum is a medium - long hair Border Collie (chocolate & white). All puppies are black & white and we are expecting they will have short coats like their dad. Message me for more information or to arrange a time to meet some of the puppies.

Michelle Watts


Border Collie Kelpie Cross – Tamworth

Border Collie/Kelpie Pups ready to learn and work. Almost 8 months old, microchipped, wormed and vaccinated. Parents are solid workers on both sheep and cattle. Pups quick to learn. Selling as we already have enough working dogs. Being sold separately.

Tim Skerrett


Border Collie – Kawungan

I have 8 border collie puppies 7 females and 1 male. The puppies are brought up in a family environment they are very playful, smart, they have recall already at 4 weeks. The puppies are confident, also love to get pickup for a cuddle. All puppies will be Fully vaccinated, microchipped, and wormed regularly There are 2 puppies I am asking 1800 for they have perfect marking So I taking deposits the puppies were born on 22/04 and can be taken when they are 8 weeks old

Bruce Quigley


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The Ultimate Border Collie Kelpie Cross Guide

About Border Collie Kelpie Cross

The Border Collie Kelpie cross is a mix of a Border Collie and Kelpie. Both Border Collies and Kelpies were originally bred to sheep livestock, so you can expect their offspring to have a strong herding instinct.

Because of its herding background, the Border Collie Kelpie cross makes a wonderful guard dog and working dog. It is also suitable as a scent dog and rescue dog.

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10 to 17 years

Weight

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14 to 21 kg

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45 to 50 cm tall, depending on the parents

Grooming

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Brush coat a couple times a week.

Origins

Border Collie Kelpie cross dogs are quite a new breed, but their ancestors go a long way back. The early Border Collies were developed in the late 1800s in Scotland, while the early Kelpies were originated from the Scottish collies brought to Australia in the late 1800s.

In the late nineteenth century, Australia and New Zealand opened up hundreds of acres of their land to sheep farmers to support the wool industry. Collie-type herding dogs were brought to both countries to handle the large flock of sheep. These included the Border Collie and Kelpie.

By the early twentieth century, farmers began developing distinct breeds that can herd under harsh heat. Border Collies and Kelpies were among these breeds, as both could handle livestock on their own. The result is the Border Collie Kelpie cross we know today.

Key Characteristics Of Border Collie Kelpie Crosss

Are Border Collie Kelpie Crosss Family-Friendly?

Yes, they are. Both their parents are very good-natured and love being around families. They have a positive attitude towards children and enjoy playing with their owners. When properly socialised, they can be very affectionate.

Common Health Issues & Considerations

Border Collie Kelpie Crosss may suffer from:

Elbow and hip dysplasia

Seizures

Progressive retinal atrophy

Collie eye anomaly

Bloating and weight gain

Nature / Temperament

Gentle, friendly, smart, energetic, and strong

Suitable Environment

With an outgoing nature and strong herding background, the Border Collie Kelpie cross prefers to be in large, open areas. It needs ample space to run around and be active. It enjoys being outdoors, so it is best suited for homes with a big backyard.

Due to its medium-to-large size and energetic temperament, this crossbreed is not ideal for small apartments. However, if you commit enough time every day to take it out to run, play, or train at the park or in any open space, apartment living may work.

If you are someone who loves spending time outdoors or is always looking for adventure, this dog will make a great companion. It is most happy when stimulated mentally and physically.

Other Considerations

Because of their strong herding instinct, Border Collie Kelpie cross dogs will herd anything that gets in their way. This includes children and other pets. It is important to train them as early as possible.

 

They are sensitive when it comes to training. When teaching your canine, avoid mistreatment. Establish a good relationship with your pup and make it feel safe. They can get uncomfortable in unfamiliar situations.

Average cost of a Border Collie Kelpie Cross

Border Collie Kelpie Crosss typicaly range between $1000 and $4500AUD.

How can I take good care of my Border Collie Kelpie Cross?

Nutrition

Feed your Border Collie Kelpie cross as much raw food as you can. However, make sure to manage its portions as this crossbreed is prone to over-eating. It is best to talk to your vet regarding food options and quantities.

Grooming

Both Border Collies and Kelpies have different coat textures, so you won’t know what their offspring’s grooming needs will be until it has grown to be at least a year old. However, most will likely need at least two good brushings a week.

Exercise

Border Collie Kelpie cross dogs need a lot of active time, considering both their parents are hardworking canines. They make a great companion for pet owners who also love the outdoors.

Long walks, playing, and training make these crossbreeds very happy. They enjoy chasing objects or going on exhausting hikes. Any activity that will tire them out is a great choice.

Training

The Border Collie Kelpie cross is an intelligent dog that is easy to train. However, with its Kelpie gene, it can be quite independent and stubborn.

This is why it needs a trainer who is firm but able to give it positive reinforcement. Give your pup praise and treats when it does a good job.

This is basic information, and it should not be used to make adoption or purchasing decisions. Be sure to consult an expert if you’d like to learn about the breed’s care and requirements.

This is general information and should not be relied on for adopting or purchasing advice.

Most Asked Border Collie Kelpie Cross Questions

Most of the time, Border Collie Kelpie cross dogs look different from one another. Even if they come from the same litter, they can sometimes be very hard to tell apart.

Usually, they have a foxy and muscular appearance with a muzzle much pointier than their Collie Border parent. Their coat is a mix of their parents’ colours, which are black, white, and red.

Both the parents of a Border Collie Kelpie cross have a double coat, so you can expect your pup to shed year-round. The shedding gets worse in spring and autumn, so daily brushing is required.

A Border Collie Kelpie cross costs between AUD $200 to $3,200. If you are looking to adopt one, it is best to get in touch with a verified breeder to make sure you buy a pup that is healthy and well taken care of.

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