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Australian Kelpie Names

The Australian Kelpie was originally bred to have the energy, intelligence, and independence to herd livestock all day in the hot Australian climate without much need for supervision, and the breed retains those qualities to this day.

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Australian Kelpie Names For Boys

Ash

Success

Astro

Of The Stars

Bandit

A thief.

Bear

Bear-like

Beltza

Black in Basque.

Billy

Resolute protector

Bizzy

Busy, energetic, active.

Black Jack

Gambling card game.

Blackie

Dark-furred pet cat.

Bolt

Explosive leap forward or upright; the action of a rifle.

Breezy

Relaxed.

Bubbles

Bubbly, effervescent, lively and enthusiastic."

Buck

Deer, Cowboy

Button

a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism

Camo

For camouflage

Carbon

An element in carbon dioxide.

Charcoal

a very dark grey color

Checker

variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns

Chestnut

any of several attractive deciduous trees yellow-brown in autumn; yield a hard wood and edible nuts in a prickly bur

Chipper

Happy and upbeat, also the name of the braves monosyllabic former baseman, chipper jones.

Cocoa

Powdered Chocolate

Cody

Helpful

Connie

Steadfast

Cuddles

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

Dakota

The Allies

Duke

Leader, commander, governor of a province

Eight Ball

Pool game answer ball.

Ermin

Whole, universal

Ernie

Earnest, serious

Everett

Brave; strong as a wild boar

Fancy

Caprice, whim or illusion.

Fig

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

Folly

Foolishness, madness or lunacy, the ziegfeld follies were elaborately staged productions incorporating hundreds of beautiful smiling young ladies endlessly fanning out across the stage.

Frankie

Free or truthful; from France.

Gala

A festive celebration.

Glacier

a slowly moving mass of ice

Graphite

used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors

Havoc

Devastation or ruinous damage.

Hunter

One who hunts

Inky

of the color of black ink

Isra

Nocturnal journey

Jet

To move or travel rapidly, especially if jet-propelled.

Joe

He will enlarge

Joker

A master criminal in dc comics' batman.

Kane

Little battler

Killshot

Fatal shot/strike/hit.

King

Ruler

Knight

Warriors in mythology

Liberty

Freedom

Lightning

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

Loki

The sneaky and trickster god in Norse mythology.

Magic

Mystical powers in mythology.

Meadow

A beautiful field

Meryl

Bright as the sea

Micha

Who Is Like The Lord?

Mist

Particles Of Water

Moose

Largest Species In Deer Family

Musta

Black, dark, mysterious, deep.

Oasis

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

Onyx

Black Gemstone

Otis

Wealth

Otter

freshwater carnivorous mammal having webbed and clawed feet and dark brown fur

Ozzie

Strong in hebrew.

Pango

Lovely, happy, joyous.

Panther

large American feline resembling a lion

Peanut

Ground Nut Legume

Pearl

Smooth, Round Bead Formed By A Mollusk

Pepper

A hot-tasting powder prepared from dried and ground peppercorns, commonly used as a spice or condiment to flavor food.

Peyton

From Pacca's Town

Pluto

God of hell and wealth in roman mythology.

Prairie

Flatland

Preto

Black

Queen

Female ruler

Roxie

Dawn.

Rune

Sacred lore

Scottie

old Scottish breed of small long-haired usually black terrier with erect tail and ears

Scout

First Explorer

Scruffy

shabby and untidy

Shadow

Shade From Sun

Skeeter

Insect, mosquito, pest, bug.

Skipper

Ship Captain Or Master

Sparky

An electrician

Stevie

Crown

Stormy

Impetuous Nature

Svart

Black or dark-colored.

Thor

God of lightning and thunder in norse mythology.

Thore

Strong, brave, courageous.

Tiger

Powerful Cat, Tiger

Toby

God Is Good

Toffee

caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets

Twilight

Dusk

Vega

Stooping Eagle

Whiskey

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

Zara

Princess

Zip

Energy, vim and vigor.

Zippy

quick and energetic

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Characteristics of Australian Kelpies

first-time owners

Are Australian Kelpies good for first time owners?

Australian Kelpies can be tricky to raise, and as such they're not recommended for new dog owners.

comfortable alone

Can Australian Kelpies be left alone?

Australian Kelpies are less comfortable alone, and tend to show signs of separation anxiety when apart from their favorite humans.

good with kids

Are Australian Kelpies good with kids?

Caution is recommended when mixing Australian Kelpies with kids. That's because they can be reactive to children's unpredictable behaviour.

obesity risk

Do Australian Kelpies gain weight easily?

Australian Kelpies are naturally fit, so you don't have to worry too much about weight gain.

shedding potential

Do Australian Kelpies shed a lot?

Australian Kelpies are moderate shedders. They drop some of their coat in the summer, but it shouldn't be too difficult to keep your place hair-free.

drool factor

Do Australian Kelpies drool a lot?

Drooling will not be a concern for you with Australian Kelpies.

health

Do Australian Kelpies have health problems?

Australian Kelpies are known to pick up common dog problems such as fleas, skin and ear infections, and obesity, but they are usually free of major health issues.

intelligence

Are Australian Kelpies intelligent?

Australian Kelpies are known to be very intelligent dogs, and are capable of learning new commands with as few as five repetitions.

prey drive

Do Australian Kelpies have a prey drive?

Australian Kelpies have a high prey drive, and this gives them an instinctual urge to chase small animals.

tendency to bark

Do Australian Kelpies bark a lot?

Australian Kelpies tend to bark quite a lot, which can be irritating for owners.

energy level

Do Australian Kelpies have a lot of energy?

Australian Kelpies have extremely high energy levels, and will absolutely test your patience as an owner. If you don't keep their minds busy, they can become irate and destructive.

intensity

Are Australian Kelpies intense?

Australian Kelpies can be intense sometimes, but are usually quite level-headed and calm.

playfulness

Are Australian Kelpies playful?

Australian Kelpies are very playful dogs that will impose themselves upon you to have their play needs met.

apartment living

Can Australian Kelpies be apartment dogs?

It's not recommended to keep Australian Kelpies in apartments, because they tend to need a lot of space and physical activity.

sensitivity

Are Australian Kelpies sensitive?

Australian Kelpies are sensitive dogs, so you should be aware that scolding or punishing them tends to leave an imprint.

cold weather tolerance

Can Australian Kelpies handle cold weather?

Australian Kelpies can handle cold weather, but it's not their preferred environment. They'd probably prefer to be inside by the fire.

hot weather tolerance

Can Australian Kelpies tolerate hot weather?

Australian Kelpies are the beach babes of the dog world, just loving the heat of the sun and living well in warm conditions.

family dogs

Are Australian Kelpies good family dogs?

Australian Kelpies are very suitable as family dogs because of their sociability and good temperament.

good with other dogs

Do Australian Kelpies get along with other dogs?

Australian Kelpies mostly get along with other dogs, although you can expect them to make a few enemies here and there. Good play can be nurtured with socialization training.

friendly with strangers

Are Australian Kelpies friendly with strangers?

Australian Kelpies form close bonds with their owners, but tend to be quite wary of other people. While socialization is something that can be nurtured in any dog, this breed tends to be uncomfortable with strangers.

grooming effort

Do Australian Kelpies need a lot of grooming?

Australian Kelpies require minimal grooming, but it's still important to brush their hair every couple of weeks.

size

Do Australian Kelpies get big?

Australian Kelpies are moderately sized dogs, large enough to be considered 'big dogs' but still small enough to be picked up and carried if necessary.

easy to train

Are Australian Kelpies easy to train?

Australian Kelpies are known to be extremely trainable, due to their agreeable nature and eagerness to please. Puppies will, of course, be puppies. But you have to screw up pretty badly to end up with one of the few unruly Australian Kelpies.

mouthiness

Are Australian Kelpies mouthy?

Australian Kelpies love to chew and nip, so much that it often continues long into their adult lives. A forgivable sin, but something that can get annoying.

wanderlust

Do Australian Kelpies run away?

Australian Kelpies have a tendency to stray if they are allowed to explore, and can sometimes frustrate their owners with the distance that they run.

exercise needs

Do Australian Kelpies need a lot of exercise?

Australian Kelpies have extremely high energy levels, and need regular exercise. If you don't let them burn off this energy on a daily basis, they can become irate and destructive.

statistics

How popular are Australian Kelpie Names?

Australian Kelpie Names currently rank in 33rd place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of November 2024, Australian Kelpie Names are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Australian Kelpie Names?

These Australian Kelpie Names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Button is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Killshot.

Killshot scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Bella.

How does interest compare across the United States for Australian Kelpie Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Australian Kelpie Names.

The states that love Australian Kelpie Names the most are Oregon, Delaware and Rhode Island.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Tennessee, New Jersey and Massachusetts.

Which countries have the most love for Australian Kelpie Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of Australian Kelpie Names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Australian Kelpie Names are Australia, Vietnam and Uruguay.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Sweden, Ecuador and China.

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