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Ok, now it is time to explain the characteristics of a Australian Kelpie.
I would like to start with characteristics that are more important for a pet. They are:
- Child-friendly or not.
- Affectionate.
- Intelligence.
- Energy and the will to play.
Child-friendly (or not)
"3/10"
This dog breed is not be the best option for children.
Affectionate (or not)
"8/10"
They like their family a lot and will show affection most of the time.
Intelligence
"10/10"
This is one of the smartest dogs there is. He will probably learn new tricks and rules by himself without much effort from you.
Energy and the will to play
"10/10"
This breed has a lot of energy to burn. You will need to give them attention or lots of space to run.
Grooming (Is it easy?)
"8/10"
Definitely easy.
Do you live in a apartment?
These are traits that are usually more important for people living in small spaces:
- Adaptability to apartments.
- Amount Of Shedding.
- Drooling Potential.
- Exercise Needs.
- Tendency to bark.
Apartment Living
Are they suitable for apartment living?
"3/10"
They are generally not recommended for apartments.
Amount Of Shedding
"6/10"
This dog breed has an average amount of shedding when compared to other dogs.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less shedding.
Drooling Potential
"1/10"
Drooling is rare or very rare in this dog breed.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less drooling.
Exercise Needs
"10/10"
These dogs need lots of exercise. Ideally they need space to run.
Tendency to bark
"8/10"
This dog is known to frequently bark.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less barking.
Can he be left alone?
"3/10"
This breed will likely suffer if left alone.
Other Characteristics
These are traits that may or may not be important to you:
- Dog Friendly.
- Friendly Toward Strangers.
- Easy To Train.
- Potential For Playfulness.
Dog Friendly
"6/10"
This dog will accept the presence of other dogs.
Friendly Toward Strangers
"3/10"
They are suspicious of strangers.
Easy To Train
"10/10"
They are very easy to train.
Potential For Playfulness
"8/10"
This breed does like to play a lot.
References
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