Koolie Dog Breed Information

Posted on Jul 14, 2019, Modified : Jan 24, 2020 Zina

Koolie dog personality, temperament, and behavior

Breeds

Country of Origin	United States
Nicknames and Other Names	Australian Koolie, Coulie, German Koolie, German Coolie
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Purebred
Group	Herding Dog, Working Dog
Bred For	Working and Family Companion
Size	Medium-Sized
Recognized By	ASCA, NZCCC, TWBF, VGAP, APRI, ANKC, DRA, ASAP
Life Span	12-18 Years
Ideal Weight	33-53 Pounds (male and female)
Ideal Height	13-23 Inches (male and female)
Fur Type	Short, Smooth, Medium, Dense
Common Colors	Chocolate, Red Merle, Tri-Color, Merle, Blue
Markings	Black and White markings
Availability	Moderately Available
Achievements	None
Suitable for Apartments	Yes
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	Australian Shepherd

The Koolie is a medium-sized working dog. It is also known by the names: Australian Koolie, German Coolie, German Koolie, Coulie. It is a working and herding dog that is very active and needs a dog owner who can meet up with their activity level. It can adopt an apartment life as long as it is provided with regular and enough exercise.

The Koolie is a sturdy dog with a broad head and long muzzle. The eyes are beautiful and expressive while the ears are a triangle in shape and semi-erect. They have a bushy tail like that of the fox. Although a working dog, it also does best as a family pet.

Origin and History

The origin of the Koolie is in Australia. There is nothing much documented on this breed. It is bred to be a working and herding dog that was used in farms to look after cattle, sheep and also herd them. It is believed that Koolie was brought to Australia by German immigrants due to which it is also known as German Koolie.

Koolie has not yet been recognized or even registered by the American Kennel Club. Also, it has not been recognized by any major Kennel Club.

Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Koolie is easy going, alert, and energetic. They are a highly active dog who needs regular exercise like running, walking or just playing. They are good with strangers as well if properly introduced. If they sense something going wrong, they will bark and let the owner know.

Behavior: As a working dog, Koolie needs a good amount of exercise. If they do not get the required exercise, they can become anxious and even depressed. So involve them in household activities and also in regular exercise.

Personality: The personality of the Koolie is friendly, playful, and gentle. They love spending time with their people and enjoy being in their company. They are good with other pets too if raised together from an early age.

Is Koolie is Child-Friendly?

Koolie gets along well with children as they are playful and friendly with them. They are highly energetic which makes them play with kids all day long. Although they get along well, their interaction should always be supervised as kids might play rough sometime and hurt your dog. So, teach your kids to behave around dogs.

Children clicking photo with a koolie.
Image Source: Instagram-@ myhtribe_ryan

Trainability

Koolie can be trained easily as they are intelligent and eager to please their owner. They tend to respond well to positive methods of training where treats are included as a reward. This will keep them motivated and focused on the training session. Establish a firm and consistent leadership and never be harsh with them.

Facts

The ‘Koolie’ name has been come up due to the mispronunciation of ‘collie’.

Health Issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Hip Dysplasia, Patellar Luxation, Glaucoma, Lens Luxation, Deafness
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Rabies, Canine Distemper, Canine Coronavirus, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis, Kennel Cough
Shedding	Moderate Shedder
Drooling	Low Drooler
Grooming	Average Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	Low
Separation Anxiety	Moderate Chacne
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 22% Fat: 8% Glucosamine Digestive Enzymes Antioxidants

Koolie is generally a healthy breed with few possible canine health problems. It has a life expectancy of 12-15 years.

Deafness: It can face the problem of hearing but it will not affect the overall health of your dog. There are much good hearing aids in the market that will make the life of your dog easy. Consult a vet for proper and effective treatment.
Congenital Eye Defects: It is the abnormality of the eye where it causes redness, large pupil, blindness, pain in the eye. The treatment mostly includes surgery, so consult a vet for proper treatment of the eye of your dog before it gets worse.