Welcome to the home of the Working Kelpie Council. We are a national organisation dedicated to the continued growth and excellence of the Working Kelpie breed.

From humble beginnings, the Working Kelpie developed to the stage where it has now been exported to Russia, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, UK, USA, South America, South Africa, New Zealand, Germany, France and the Netherlands. These dogs have been successfully used to manage a variety of stock, including reindeer, goats, cattle and, of course, sheep. Kelpies in Sweden have gained police dog titles and pulled sleds. They are also being widely used as search and rescue dogs.

We have a wide selection of information in our Website including the history and origin of the breed, training methods and characteristics of the breed. Want to buy a pup? We have the current list of pups for sale in the Breeders Notes. Looking for a breeder? We have an excellent search engine to help you locate a breeder near you.

2011 NKFTC Winner Kevin Howell

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New Record Price Set at Casterton Working Dog Auction - June 12
$9,000 is the new record price paid at the Casterton Auction. Wybimbie Ted - Yallaroi Toss (Capree Boss II x Yallaroi Damper) x S/Bred WYynella Hanna (McDougalls Sport x S/Bred Beau II). It was described in the auction catalogue as a 'Male Kelpie black and tan 17 months. (Trained) Fully trained, very strong dog, tonne of grunt, fantastic work ethic, big bark, loves to back and push. Very easy to control. Suit mustering, yards, shed or truck. Any size mobs. Terrific temperament and personality.' 

Casterton Auction - Continued
Prices across the auction catalogue were generally higher this year. The next highest price, which almost broke the previous record was $8,400 for Gogetta Core (Hutchessons Simon x Gogetta Choice).
Other examples of good prices were $6,000 for Gogetta Brawn (Capree Blue II x Gogetta Hope) a four year old dog, Simmos Jugs Futura Ned x Kippakoop Boost)a 5 month old dog and Gogetta Grunt (Futura Ned x Gogetta Grace) an 18 month old dog. Another notable dog fetched a good price ($4,700) was Wizard Jim (Coogee Liquor x Roundhill Sal). Wizard Jim came 4th at the NKFTC held in Euroa, Victoria, in May 2011.