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Koolie: Australian Working and Herding Dog
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Australia
The Koolie is a working and herding dog from Australia. It has existed there since the early 19th century, when breeders developed it from imported British working dogs. Historical descriptions also used the name “German collie,” although that name was considered incorrect. The available facts do not record the Koolie’s height, weight, or lifespan.
What the Koolie is
The Koolie is an Australian dog breed developed for working and herding.
Where it began
The breed has been present in Australia since the early 19th century. Its early development drew on imported British working dogs.
Working background
The Koolie’s documented role is as a working or herding dog. British influence was the main background among the dogs associated with it.
What is not recorded here
The available facts do not state the Koolie’s height, weight, or life expectancy. Historical accounts also used “German collie,” a name described as erroneous.
Pricing
Pricing does not apply because the Koolie is a dog breed, not a software product.
When to look further
If you need recorded size or lifespan figures, compare other entries in dog breeds. For Australian origins, see Australian dog breeds.
Verdict
The Koolie is identified clearly as an Australian working and herding breed with British roots. The available description is historical and does not provide measurements or longevity figures.
What stands out
- Australian origin is clearly established.
- Documented working and herding background.
- Has existed in Australia since the early 19th century.
- British working-dog ancestry is recorded.
Worth knowing
- No height is recorded in the available facts.
- No weight is recorded in the available facts.
- No life expectancy is recorded in the available facts.
- Historical sources used an incorrect alternate name.
Suits
- Readers tracing an Australian working or herding breed.
- Anyone researching British influence on Australian dogs.
Think twice if
- You need a profile with recorded height, weight, and lifespan figures.
- You want a breed entry focused on companion-dog traits.
In short
Choose the Koolie when its Australian history and working or herding identity match what you are researching. Its background reaches back to the early 19th century and reflects imported British working dogs. The breed’s historical naming is also worth noting, since “German collie” was used in older descriptions but was considered an incorrect label.
Questions
Where does the Koolie come from?
The Koolie comes from Australia.
What was the Koolie bred to do?
It is described as a working or herding dog.
When did the Koolie appear in Australia?
The breed has existed in Australia since the early 19th century.
What dogs helped shape the Koolie?
It was bred from imported British working dogs, with British background predominating.
Was “German collie” the correct name?
No. Older descriptions used “German collie,” but that name was described as erroneous.
How tall is a Koolie?
The available facts do not provide a height.
How long does a Koolie live?
The available facts do not provide a life expectancy.
More dog breeds from Australia
Bull Arab Australia Photo: Tacosunday · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Koolie — Koolieoz · Public domain · file page
- Australian Cattle Dog — Zingpix · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Australian Cobberdog — Dionysius Miller · CC0 · file page
- Australian Kelpie — D.N. Geerlings · CC BY-SA 2.5 nl · file page
- Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog — Wendy Hodges · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Australian Terrier — Lilly M · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bull Arab — Tacosunday · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Miniature Fox Terrier — Tuffleydj · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Tenterfield Terrier — David Nemirovsky · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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