The working kelpie is usually solid brown or black and selectively bred for their stamina, obedience, and independence. Working dogs can be registered with the Working Kelpie Council of Australia.

Ripper the tan-and-black kelpie is the very model of man's best friend. The two-year-old is "a freak" when it comes to working sheep, an agile and clever pup who gets the herd moving like a dog beyond ...