1 definition by Lordtattersal

kelpie

1. australian stockdog
working sheep and cattle on the ranch, popular breed in Australia and Southern USA, rare in Europe. Mix of smooth borders, dingos and heelers. Accepted by FCI. Coming in different colors, solid or tan marked (black, blue, red, fawn, lilac).

blue and red heeler are known as australian cattldog - a totally different breed

2. scottish mythological creature
shape-shifting water spirit, can be seen as a horse. Quite a few kelpie legends are available.

My kelpie is a perfect help on the farm.
Its told a kelpie is living in the loch nearby.

by Lordtattersal June 11, 2007