Information on Koolie Dog, Breeders and Temperament
The Koolie dog has origins in Australia and the Koolie dog breeds have been around for many centuries. Its ancestors are believed to be German Tigers and the blue merle coasted Collie. There are many stories about the genealogy of the Koolie Dog. He dog’s photographs have been found in many old breeders’ journals.
Most Koolie dog breeders refer to this dog as a breed rather than a type. A breeders’ organization decides the standards for Koolie dogs in Australia. Since 2000, Australian breeders are working towards preserving the breed. Today, in New Zealand, there is an attempt to get the Koolie dog recognized from New Zealand as it has been recognized in Australia. Nowadays this dog is getting popular in other countries.
This is a medium sized dog that is athletic and apparently tireless. It looks like a cross between the Australian Collie and the Australian Kelpie. One of the most distinct features of this dog is the color of its eyes. It has either one or both blue eyes. If it has one eye blue, then the other tends to be black or brown. It has a short coat and medium in length. It tends to shed but no more than an average dog. It also needs regular grooming and cleaning. The colors that a Koolie is available in are red, black, merle, blue merle, tri merle, and occasionally there are even patches and markings on the coat. This breed’s average weight is about 44 pounds and can grow to a height of 22 inches. It has a life expectancy of 15 to 18 years. An average litter size is 6 puppies.
The koolie dog has an affable temperament but will not lead a happy life in an apartment. It is a herding dog and is still sought after in Australia for its herding capabilities. If it is kept as a pet, it will generally herd family around. They can herd any animal from ducks to bulls. These dogs are very agile and excel at any kind of sports. These dogs often make it to films and television series. It is not an aggressive breed and gets along well with other pets in the family too.
This dog breed is also prone to health problems. These dogs are susceptible to joint problems and injuries. As the dogs get older, they become prone to muscle and ligament tears due to jumping activities. Some dogs have defective genes that can cause blindness.