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TriviaAlthough credited as a adaptation, the movie's story is almost completely original. The titular booklet by King-Smith is a simple story of children raising a baby Loch Ness Monster. But while this provided a basic springboard for the plot, there is not enough drama, eventfulness or character development in the book for a feature film. The adaptation had to improvise by creating numerous new characters and situations, and reassigned the movie's chronology from the early 1930s (just before Loch Ness Monster rumors were first heard) to the violent, turbulent 1940s when the Second World War was in progress. It is reassuring to see more and more family-oriented films being issued without everyone having to rely on the Disney and Pixar folks to carry all the weight. That said, it would have been interesting to see what Disney might have done with this story. In the end, I would highly recommend this for family viewing - it has laughs, thrills, beautiful scenery, and a heartwarming storyline that offers opportunities for family discussion.
As with most things, there are good and bad sides to this film. On the plus side, the acting is above-par by all the actors(the adult male leads look startlingly like a young Liam Neeson and a Gaelic Antonio Banderas), the location footage is gorgeous, the period 'feels right', and the title namesake is very well executed and most believable. Major kudos to the special effects teams, they did a magnificent job. On the downside, the denouement is telegraphed well in advance and comes as no surprise, and there are some unanswered questions and several plot lines end without resolution. I have a feeling a 'directors cut' would probably restore studio-mandated cuts and resolve these issues.
The Director, Jay Russell, has helmed other very successful films (including a little-known but personal favorite 'End of the Line') which were also obviously 'fiddled with' by studio decree. Such is the business of film-making. In the end, I greatly enjoyed this film, and plan to add it to my vast collection when it is released for home viewing.
The Kelpie Monument in, 'Birthplace of the Kelpie'.The ancestors of most Kelpies were British dogs known loosely as (sometimes spelled colleys). These were mostly black, i.e. Dark brown, dogs – hence the name collie, which has the same root as coal. (The official collie breeds were not formed until about 10 or 15 years after the Kelpie was established as a breed, and the first recognised was not brought to Australia until after the in 1901. ) Some collies were imported to Australia for stock work in the early 19th century, and were bred with other types of dogs – usually with an eye to working sheep without direct supervision.For much of the 20th century and early 21st century it was claimed that kelpies were partly descended from.
In 2019, a study indicated that the kelpie had no dingo ancestry.The first dog known as a Kelpie was a black and tan female pup with floppy ears bought by Jack Gleeson about 1872 from a litter born on Warrock Station near, owned by, a Scot. This dog was named Kelpie after the, a mythological shapeshifting water spirit of folklore. In later years she was referred to as '(Gleeson's) Kelpie', to differentiate her from '(King's) Kelpie', her daughter.The second 'Kelpie' was '(King's) Kelpie', another black and tan bitch out of 'Kelpie' by 'Caesar', a pup from two imported from. '(King's) Kelpie' tied the prestigious Forbes Trial in 1879, and the strain was soon popularly referred to as 'Kelpie's pups', or just Kelpies. The King brothers joined another breeder, McLeod, to form a dog breeding partnership whose dogs dominated trials during 1900 to 1920.An early Kelpie, Sally, was mated to Moss, a Smooth Collie, and she produced a black pup that was named Barb after, a black horse which had won the in 1866.
Consequently, black Kelpies became known as Barb Kelpies or Barbs.There were a number of Kelpies named Red Cloud. The first and most famous was John Quinn's Red Cloud in the early 20th century. In the 1960s, another Red Cloud became well known in Western Australia. This started the tradition in Western Australia of calling all Red or Red and Tan Kelpies, especially those with white chests, Red Cloud Kelpies. Other notable specimens include and (c. 1971 – 21 November 1979), a Kelpie mix which was the subject of a movie, released in 2011.Kelpies have now been exported to many countries including, the and the for various pursuits. Black and Tan KelpieThe Kelpie is a soft-coated, medium-sized dog, generally with prick ears and an athletic appearance.
Coat colours include black, black and tan, red, red and tan, blue, blue and tan, fawn and tan, cream, black and blue, and white and gold. The Kelpie generally weighs 14–20 kg (31–44 lb) and measures 41–51 cm (16–20 in) at the. Breed standards published the first standard for the Kelpie in 1904. The standard was accepted by leading breeders of the time and adopted by the Kennel Club of New South Wales. Contemporary breed standards vary depending on whether the is for working or show Kelpies. It is possible for a dog to both work and show, but options for competition in conformation shows might be limited depending on ancestry and the opinions of the or involved.In Australia, there are two separate registries for Kelpies. Working Kelpies are registered with the Working Kelpie Council (WKC) and/or the Australian Sheepdog Workers Association.
The WKC encourages breeding for working ability, and allows a wide variety of coat colours. Show Kelpies are registered with the, which encourages breeding for a certain appearance and limits acceptable colours. The wide standards allowed by the WKC mean that Working Kelpies do not meet the standard for showing.In the US, the Kelpie is not recognised as a breed by the (AKC). However, the and the recognise the Kelpie and allow them to compete in official events. As of 2015, Australian Kelpies have been accepted by the AKC as Herding Dogs allowed to compete in AKC sanctioned Sheep Herding Trials.
Working Kelpie. Kelpie going back down a race to move the sheep forwardThe Working Kelpie comes in three coat types: short, smooth and rough. The coat can be almost every colour from black to light tan or cream. Some Kelpies have a white blaze on the chest, and a few have white points. Kelpies sometimes have a, which sheds out in spring in temperate climates.
Agouti is not unusual, and can look like a double coat.Working Kelpies vary in size, ranging from about 19–25 in (48–64 cm) and 28–60 lb (13–27 kg). The dog's working ability is unrelated to appearance, so looking for capable working dogs disregard the dog's appearance.A Working Kelpie can be a cheap and efficient worker that can save farmers and graziers the cost of several hands when mustering. The good working Kelpies are herding dogs that will prevent stock from moving away from the stockman. This natural instinct is crucial when mustering stock in isolated gorge country, where a good dog will silently move ahead of the stockman and block up the stock (usually cattle) until the rider appears.
The preferred dogs for cattle work are Kelpies, often of a special line, or a Kelpie cross. They will drive a of livestock long distances in extremes of climates and conditions. Kelpies have natural instincts for managing livestock. They will work sheep, cattle, goats, pigs, poultry, and other domestic livestock.
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The Kelpie's signature move is to jump on the backs of sheep and walk across the tops of the sheep to reach the other side and break up the jam. A good working Kelpie is a versatile dog – they can work all day on the farm, ranch, or station, and trial on the weekends. Kelpies compete and are exhibited in livestock working trials, ranging from yards or arenas to large open fields working sheep, goats, cattle, or ducks. Show Kelpie Kelpies that are bred under the ANKC registrations are registered for show (Main Register) only in the following colours: Black, Chocolate, Red, Smoky Blue, Fawn, Black and Tan and Red and Tan. They have a double coat and pricked ears. The other colours can be registered as pets and sporting dogs (Limited Register): Blue and Tan, Fawn and Tan and Yellow/Cream.
It was during the early 20th century that Kelpies were first exhibited, at the. Different kennel clubs' Show Kelpies are generally a little heavier in build and not as tall as Working Kelpies. ANKC 'Show' Kelpies are now becoming very popular both nationally and internationally as family pets, companion dogs, running mates and sport dogs due to their trainability, good nature and low maintenance of care and can be found all over the world.Temperament.
Kelpie competing in a dog jumping classShow Kelpies generally excel in trials and may be shown in conformation in Australia.Kelpies are intelligent and easy to train dogs making them well tempered and good pets especially with children. However they do require a lot of physical exercise and mental stimulation. Otherwise they can get bored and be disruptive by constantly barking or digging, or by chewing on things. Taking them on medium to long walks or playing fetch are great ways to keep them stimulated. They are also naturally curious so It’s recommended that owners have large enough yards for them to explore and run in.Health Kelpies are a hardy breed with few health problems, but they are susceptible to disorders common to all breeds, like,.
Current research is under way to find the for cerebellar abiotrophy in the breed. Show coat colours.
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