History & Culture
Kelpie country
Warrock in western Victoria is the birthplace of Australia’s beloved working dog, the kelpie.
Warrock in western Victoria is the birthplace of Australia’s beloved working dog, the kelpie.
Australian working dogs are loyal, hardworking and intelligent, making them the perfect farmhands. But what happens when a working dog doesn’t quite make the cut?
Fast, smart and always raring to go, the kelpie has been a fixture on Australian stations for more than a century. These days, the canine icon is not just a working dog but also a showman and beloved pet to many.