FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JUNE 2018 17
Aloha! Welcome summer! My real name is Alexis, but please call
me "Lexi." No one calls me Alexis any more, except my veterinarian
and my mom – when she gets really mad at me. I make sure that
doesn't happen very often.
My name is of Greek origin meaning "Defender." I am a nine-
year-old Australian Kelpie. When my mom and I meet people on our
walks they always ask what kind of dog I am. When Mom tells them
I'm an Australian Kelpie they are very surprised since my breed is
not very well known here in the United States. So when Mom told me
I was going to be Pet of the Month, I knew I wanted to tell everyone
about my special background.
The Australian Kelpie is a herding breed. We have been in existence
since 1870. Kelpies are partly descended from the Dingo, with three
to four percent of their genes coming from the native Australian dog.
We are Australia's most popular working dog. We have been called
the "workaholics" of herding canines. We are capable of herding any
type of livestock from poultry to very large cattle, as well as horses
and reindeer. A single Kelpie has the capacity to manage a four-acre
property. The Kelpie is bred exclusively to work and as with most
herding breeds, we don't like to be bored and want to be given a job
to do.
My mom believes that at one time I worked as a herding dog
because I was found on a large, abandoned property in Hemet. I
was captured by Animal Control and taken to the Ramona Animal
Shelter. I was adopted in November 2010. I am a proud, unemployed
Australian Kelpie who loves belly rubs, shaking hands, and going for
walks. I am a very lucky dog to have been rescued by my mom! ~
Felecia Hamad
Pet of the Month: Alexis
If you'd like your pet(s)to be featured in Pet(s) of the Month, please contact Alex Woodcock to schedule a photo session
at 909-705-9540 or alexpressionsphoto@gmail.com.
Photo
by
Alex
Woodcock,
Alexpressions
Photography
