Dromedary
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Other name
Arabian camel, Camelus dromedarius
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
feral
Taxonomic classification
Species
Description of origin
The camels brought into Australia were almost exclusively the one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) which are found in hot desert areas and are highly suited to the climate in Australia.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Bactrian
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Other name
Camelus bactrianus
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
feral
Taxonomic classification
Species
Description of origin
Only about 20 of the two-humped camels (Camelus bactrianus) normally found in cold deserts were imported into Australia
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Camelus dromedarius
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
highly suited to the climate in Australia.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; The camels brought into Australia were almost exclusively the one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius).
Location within country
found in hot desert areas
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Australian Feral Dromedary
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed has been imported from Morocco and Muscat (Oman) in 1840 and from Pakistan, Afghanistan and India in 1859-1907.
Year of origin
1840
Location within country
sand-dune desert across broad band from Port Hedland in Western Australia to Innamincke in southern Australia
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Kelpie
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Other name
Australian Working Kelpie
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Result of the intermixing of progeny from three pairs of 'Working Collies' originally imported into Australia by early landholders (Working Kelpie Council).
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Cattle dog
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Other name
Blue Heeler, Red Heeler, Australian Heeler, Queensland Blue
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
an Australian developed breed and is also known in Australia as Blue Heeler, Red Heeler, Australian Heeler or the Queensland Blue. It originates from drover breeds introduced in the 1800s, which were subsequently crossed with dingoes (indigenous dogs)
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Border Collie
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
a British breed originating from the border regions of England, Scotland and Wales.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
