Origins of the australian kelpie book bill robertson

Being a determined character bill proceeded to investigate that. Great book with lots of info on the australian kelpie. Bill robertson, author of, origins of the australian kelpie, requested these three specialists come together for. Genomic characterization of external morphology traits in kelpies. For those people not familiar my name bill robertson along with my wife kerry, we spent over 12 years researching the collie types that contributed to the australian kelpie. The foundation female, born of black and tan working collies on mr. The outstanding performance of kings kelpie at the first sheep dog trial conducted at the forbes show, new south wales, resulted in the eventual naming of the breed. Documentary producer and former champion sheep shearer bill robertson has, at last finished writing the definitive story on the origins of the australian kelpie. High quality australian kelpie gifts and merchandise. Book listing for further information on the australian kelpie and other herding breeds. Bill and kerry robertson followed the kelpie trail, not only to a ll parts of australia, but anywhere in the world where the scent of the kelpie trail lingered. Back then allan identified a small percentage of dingo markers in the kelpie breed allans research also confirmed not only mainland dingo. New book points to dingo dna from fraser island and the mainland in the australian kelpie. The australian kelpie comprehensive owners guide is by far the most in depth owners reference for anyone who owns this special breed of dog.

The origin of the kelpie the australian kelpie is one of the breeds descended from dogs known as scotch collies. Having owned australian cattle dogs for 25 years, i am fascinated at the differences in a kelpie. This semibiographical account has been described as a journey of discovery and perseverance. My dad has 3 kelpies and he read things in the book that he did krow about. This thorough research yielded new and startling information from the people. These three outstanding kelpie trainers and breeders have combined experience and knowledge base of 125 years. From the beginning, the kelpie history was confused, manipulated and bombarded with fabrications to give their progenitors a history and. In 2002 bill robertson identified serious inconsistencies in the early history of the kelpie breed. Australias first stud book tyzacks annual recognized the distinct breed type of the. Now a book by former champion shearer bill robertson claims to have uncovered the real story behind the origins of the working dog. Right from the beginning, the kelpie history was confused, manipulated and bombarded with fabrications to give their. Kelpie dna study unravels mysterious origins of australian.

The australian kelpie is acclaimed as the best allround stock dog in the world, but the breeds origins have long been shrouded in mystery now a new book claims to have found some answers to. Kelpie book, origins of the australian kelpie latest book on the history of the kelpie dog breed a journey of discovery and perseverance by author bill robertson. Is the australian kelpie dog closely related to the dingo. The background of the australian working kelpie is fascinating and complex. George robertsons worrock station on the glenelg river, victoria, eventually came into the possession of mr. Kelpies have no dingo genes in the news dogz online forums. The book origins of the australian kelpie undisputable evidence revealing what really happened. This semibiographical account of the australian kelpie has been described as a journey of discovery and perseverance.

Exposing myths and fabrications from the pastan inten. The kelpie has been exported throughout the world and is used to muster livestock, primarily sheep, cattle and goats the breed has been separated into two distinct varieties. Bill and kerry robertson followed the kelpie trail, not only to all parts of. We started our research in north of scotland and visited most of the sites and properties where the collies that contributed to kelpie came from in the 1870s.

Whilst all care is taken, a book can become out of stock or print at short notice. It is a mediumsized dog and comes in a variety of colours. The breed originated from the intermixing of the progeny of three pairs of working collies imported into australia by three early landholders. The first dog known as a kelpie was a black and tan female pup with floppy ears bought by jack gleeson about 1872 from a litter born on warrock station near casterton, owned by george robertson, a scot. Bill robertson, author of, origins of the australian kelpie, requested these. This dog was named kelpie after the kelpie, a mythological shapeshifting water spirit of celtic folklore. Dog lovers book club august 2016 australian dog lover. Bill robertson told me that he had provided the dna to alan wilton. Former champion shearer and author bill robertson investigated the origins of working dog breed in his book origins of the australian kelpie exposing the myths and fabrications from the past. Bill robertsons most popular book is christmas night of the living dead.

Author bill robertson said dingo genes came about in late 1870s, when one mated with a collie. In the 1800s, as australias sheep herds rapidly increased, the need for canine assistance increased. It covers a very wide range of information about the kelpie from breeding and early puppyhood through to medical issues that may arise later in life. It has long been rumoured that the original kelpies were developed by interbreeding scottish collies with the dingo.

According to a book written by bill robertson, dna testing shows that there is about 34%. There is zero dingo dna in the australian kelpie dog. Kelpies are world famous for their intelligence, loyalty, courage and tenacity, working with all types of livestock and in varied conditions, throughout australia. The definitive guide to the australian working dog. The working kelpie parsons, anthony david isbn 0170067629 2. Bill and kerry robertson followed the kelpie trail, not only to. Bill and kerry robertson followed the kelpie trail, not only to all parts of australia, but anywhere in the world where the scent of the kelpie trail lingered. Sgement from abc landline featuring bill robertson author origins of the australian kelpie.

Jack gleeson was employed on the murrays dunrobbin station, which adjoined worrock station, at the time of kelpies birth. Bill robertson, author of origins of the australian kelpie stated that there are 26 versions that he knows of regarding the kelpies origin. The australian kelpie, or simply kelpie, is an australian sheep dog successful at mustering and droving with little or no guidance. This fully illustrated and authoritative work contains everything. This is a list of suggested reading, we do not stock or sell these books 1. Few people outside of australia even know that the breed exists, yet in australia this dog is worked on thousands of properties right across the land and saves millions of dollars in labour costs. Former champion shearer bill robertson claims to have uncovered the real story behind the origins of the working dog. Origins of the australian kelpie, by bill robertson. The kelpie is a breed developed in australia for use as a livestock herding dog.

This book by former champion shearer bill robertson claims to have uncovered the real story behind the origins of the australian kelpie. Fines for early sheepmen for keeping dingocross dogs thought to be behind secrecy of bloodline. Bill robertson, author of, origins of the australian kelpie, requested these three specialists come together for the benefit of the kelpie type and the breed. Origins of the australian kelpie, by bill robertson, self. The 350page book is the result of 12 years research. This fully illustrated and authoritative work contains everything you might want to know. Books by bill robertson author of christmas night of the. The correct kelpie history kelpie training and genetics from some of the most. Dingo involvement in the kelpie the working kelpie council. Gleesons kelpie was subsequently mated to caesar and a black and tan bitch pup, named kelpie after her dam, was given to mr. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. There were 26 versions that we had counted of how the kelpie dog originated and where it came from, said mr robertson.

According to author bill robertson in his book origins of the australian kelpie, the history of the breed has been based on speculation, with his book aiming to put those historical gaps to rest. He is also an active member of the working kelpie council of australia. The origin of the kelpie casterton kelpie association. In my book on the origins of the australian kelpie i showed a complete test conducted by professor allan wilton, then reputed to be australias foremost geneticists specialising in dingo research. Abc landline for information on bill robertsons book. His book origins of the australian kelpie exposing the myths and fabrications from the past, is a detailed investigation the breed and the result of 12 years work. This fully illustrated and authoritative work contains everything you might want to know about this renowned dog. In my book on the origins of the australian kelpie i showed a complete test conducted by. Genomic characterization of external morphology traits in kelpies does not support common ancestry with the a. This definitive work is the combination of twelve years research. Origin of the australian kelpie book overview youtube.