This stunning boy is a shepherd cross kelpie named Kelso. We believe Kelso came into care through no fault of his own - he already has all of his basics like sit, down, stay, wait and walks nicely on heel. He is a very good, ready to go, dog with a lot of potential.

Kelso is a friendly boy who enjoys a good play with his foster dog siblings. He also loves to chase a ball or toy and will bring it back to you with manners. He is at his happiest when playing with a toy.

Kelso is around 3 years old and is nearly out of his adolescent phase. He is a maturing dog with a lot of smarts. He appears easily trainable and has a personality far more like a shepherd than a standard kelpie (stoic nature, quiet, shepherd gait, etc). While out and about he will enjoy a pat from a stranger, but he is more interested in his companion humans. In essence, Kelso is a kelpie size shepherd dog.

When out and about Kelso will heel nicely at your side on lead and is working on his automation-sit-at-stop. He is responsive to verbal commands and praise, slightly more so than food (he’d likely enjoy a good tug once taught to do so).

So far Kelso has been respectful of the small human (three years old) who lives in his foster home. He does not go out of his way to play with children, but he does tolerate them with good grace. A home with slightly older children, or no children, would suit him just fine.

Kelso currently lives with both male and female dogs. He is completely unperturbed by most doggy behaviours, but is not a fan of strange dogs. He is just disinterested in them. He would probably suit a home with at least one other dog as we know he has always been in a multi dog environment and one of his outlets is to play with other dogs.

Kelso is a seriously good dog. I do not say this lightly!