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The Kelpie's short double coat has a thick undercoat and a weather-resistent outer coat. The coat comes in many colours, including black, red (from dark chocolate to a light red), blue (gray or slate), and tan (from dark brown through fawn to a light cream)--each either solid or with tan, and occasionally with small white markings. Different kennel clubs' breed standards have preferences for certain colours, so what is acceptable for
Australian Kelpie show dogs in some venues might not be acceptable in others. The colour has no relationship to the dog's working ability, so ranchers looking for capable working dogs usually disregard the dog's colour.
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