kelpie in English

noun
1
a water spirit of Scottish folklore, typically taking the form of a horse, reputed to delight in the drowning of travelers.
The water bandits need to watch out for the kelpie and each uisge, the underwater sprites which inhabit Scottish rivers and lochs and which appear to unsuspecting strangers in the shape of a horse.
2
a sheepdog of an Australian breed with a smooth coat, originally bred from a Scottish collie.
Inspector Stephen Marais says he is looking for German shepherds, Rottweilers, Border collies, cocker spaniels, Labrador retrievers and kelpies to be trained in police work.
noun
    kelpy

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1. The Australian Kelpie is a lithe, active dog, capable of untiring work.

2. Australian Kelpie information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard

3. Cerebellar abiotrophy has been seen in the Australian Kelpie, Gordon Setter, Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, Airedale, English Pointer, Scottish Terrier, Kerry Blue Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer, Lagotto Romagnolo, and other dog breeds.

4. 1) la fanciulla Blandisce il kelpie, ma chiamarlo amore mio è un po' fuori dal contesto di un fugace incontro, forse i due hanno vissuto insieme per un po' di tempo e adesso lei sente la nostalgia di casa