The kelpie, also called the Australian kelpie, is a breed of dog developed in Australia for herding sheep. The dog may weigh more than 14 kg, and the male stands about 50 centimetres at the shoulder. The ears are erect; the short coat is usually black or black and tan. The ancestors of the kelpie include the border collie and, probably, the dingo. Research Kelpie
In Scottish mythology, a Kelpie is a being sometimes described as having the appearance of a man, and in that guise wooing maidens; and at other times resembling a shaggy horse. It is associated with the sea and with rivers, and was believed to proclaim the fate of those about to be drowned. Research Kelpie
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