Koolie Breed Information & Characteristics

The Koolie is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

Unfortunately, the Koolie is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Dominant
Dedicated
Temperate
Diligent
Intelligent
Affectionate

Koolie dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Koolie. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Koolies are very good watchdogs. They are a vocal breed, and are wary of outsiders, so if someone approaches your home or aims to intrude, the Koolie is going to make sure everyone knows about it.

Australia

Collie-type Herding Dog, Dingo

America's Pet Registry
Australian National Kennel Council
Dog Registry of America Inc.

1800s

Working, Herding

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Blue
Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown
Red
Blue

Koolies are known for their short coat.

Straight

A Koolie can have a litter of 16-18 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

The adaptability of Koolie dogs is a well-known trait, they are known for being able to adjust well to different living environments and lifestyle changes.

The Koolie is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Deafness
Congenital Eye Defects

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Skin Allergies

Skin Evaluation
Eye Examinations
BAER Testing
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Koolies are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Koolie have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Koolie dog needs significant physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are also well-suited for those who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy activities such as running, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.

Koolies dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

The Koolie is a dog that is known for its low drooling tendency. If you dislike drool marks on your clothing, the Koolie could be a suitable choice for you.

Koolies tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

These dogs are known for being extremely protective and make excellent guard dogs. They possess a strong instinct to defend their territory and owners and have a high level of vigilance and alertness.

Herding

Koolies are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Koolie, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Koolies usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Koolie is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Koolie should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 33-53 pound (15 - 24 kg) Koolie feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Koolie is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Koolie is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Koolies has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Koolie is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

Koolies are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

Koolies are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Koolies are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Koolies are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Koolies are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Koolies are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Koolies will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

Koolies have an average level of playfulness. The Koolies, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Koolie dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.