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Elfinvale Stud Kelpies

Breeder of the Australian working kelpie since 1956. All round utility dogs for work and play.
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Established in 1956 by Tim Austin the stud continues its strong presence in the industry under the helm of son Tom Austin. Available for sale are 8 week old Kelpie pups through to started and working dogs. Starting at $2000 plus GST for pups with started dogs varying in price according to age and ability. Elfinvale Stud Kelpies have a long established history of breeding intelligent, strong and fo

rceful working dogs. They are known for their well balanced temperaments and innate courage making them good all round dogs for work and play.

01/08/2024

The fundamentals behind Elfinvale’s 68 years of Breeding and Training working dogs for the Agricultural Industry.

31/07/2024

Check out these two handsome boys on Edwina Moutray Images page… Elfinvale Rex and Elfinvale Boss

28/06/2024

Elfinvale Chester pups born 18/4/2024 vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to work. Great all rounders.

11/06/2024

2024 Casterton Working Dog Auction successfully concluded on Sunday with 4 month old Elfinvale Robin heading off to Mortlake to work dairy cattle and 7 month old Elfinvale Ernie heading to Tassie.
Thanks again to the fantastic CKA Committee and team of volunteers for 28 years of successful dog auctions.

02/06/2024

Lot 18 Elfinvale Ernie and Lot 43 Elfinvale Robin available for sale at the Casterton Working Dog Auction.
Bidding has started LIVE on Auctions Plus concluding Sunday 9th June 2024.

https://auctionsplus.com.au/auctions/other/casterton-working-dog-auction/123320

28/05/2024

Elfinvale Robin.... a beautiful little red/tan female with a strong heading instinct, good free bark and good eye. Will make an excellent all-rounder for yard and paddock. A young pup with a happy and kind temperament and a keen desire to work. Hailing from generations of Elfinvale Bloodlines.
WKC Registered.

A sweet red/tan female with excellent heading instinct, good free bark and a keen desire to work. A very biddable 4 month old pup with a beautiful temperamen...

28/05/2024

At only 7 months of age this young pup is already doing a Dogs days' work. Displaying huge natural ability and working potential Elfinvale Ernie will be an asset to any team.
Onfarm working demonstrations available by appointment prior to the Auction on Sunday 9th June.
Contact Tom Austin on 0408 546 510
(Elfin is located approx. 50km from Casterton, Vic)

A very biddable 7 month old red/tan male pup with a great heading instinct, booming bark, and an ability to shift stock. A loyal and loving temperament who i...

22/05/2024

Elfinvale Ernie for sale by Auction at The Working Dog Auction, Casterton, June 9th.

AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER WORKING DOG SALE 2024 | LOT 18

Efinvale Ernie
📍Melville Forrest

MORE INFO // https://auctionsplus.com.au/auctions/dog/casterton-working-dog-auction/efinvale-ernie/listing/123320-900971

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20/05/2024

Lot 43
Elfinvale Robin
A sweet red/tan female with excellent heading instinct, good free bark and a keen desire to work.
A very biddable 4 month old pup with a beautiful temperament hailing from an excellent Elfinvale pedigree.
Contact Tom Austin for more info or to arrange an on farm working demonstration.
( note we are approx 50km from Casterton)

Elfinvale Robin | CASTERTON WORKING DOG AUCTION, 09 June 2024 3:00 PM (SYD)

13/05/2024

Lot 18
Elfinvale Ernie
For sale by auction at Casterton - Australia's Premier Working Dog Auction
A forceful young pup with a free and booming bark, a strong heading instinct and a good amount of eye. A free backer with tremendous presence to move his stock. A very biddable and happy young dog with huge working ability.
Contact Tom Austin to discuss Ernie's working abilities or to arrange an on farm working demonstration prior to auction.

Efinvale Ernie | CASTERTON WORKING DOG AUCTION, 09 June 2024 3:00 PM (SYD)

30/04/2024

A Sneaky Peek
………. 10 days old today.
(Charinga Rosie X Elfinvale Chester)

24/04/2024

EV1257
(Charinga Rosie X Elfinvale Chester)
Born 19th April 2024
A beautiful bag of Liquorice all sorts.

18/04/2024

New to stand out in the crowd.
Liver red girls and red/tan males ready to go to work in 3 weeks.
Born 10/4/24.

30/03/2024

Eight years on, this young couple couldn’t have asked for a better older brother in Elfinvale Chubs to watch over their beautiful young family.

Happy Easter to all our Elfinvale Friends and Families🐰

25/02/2024

Vale: Elfinvale Buster
26th July 2009 - 24th February 2024
(EV1176 EV Jess X EV flea)
Yesterday we said goodbye and thanks to an iconic Elfinvale legend….
True to Elfinvale type this beautiful big boy with a larger than life personality has well and truly left his stamp on our Elfinvale family and our hearts. 🐾

04/02/2024

Off to the dam for a quick dip and cool down after a long day in the yards.

(L-R) Elfinvale Chester, Elfinvale Roger and Charinga Rosie

28/01/2024

Elfinvale’s “Next Gen” of Top Guns
George Austin with Elfinvale Maverick and his latest recruit Elfinvale Goose.

18/01/2024

Elfinvale’s “ Famous Five”.
At 8 weeks of age these young characters are ready for a new adventure.

09/01/2024

Tom is excited to announce that he has joined Clipex Australia.
Clipex are an Australian family owned business who provide leading products and service in Fencing, Cattle Handling, Sheep Handling, and more.
With a focus on providing solutions accross agriculture that are best in class and built to last call Tom at the Hamilton office on 0484 658455 to discuss all your agriculture solutions.

21/12/2023

EV1252 puppies (EV Sadie X EV Chester) looking very bright in their brand new puppy collars from Lucy at

03/12/2023

01/12/2023

“Man and his best Friend” ….. and Son Larry

28/11/2023

Our own trainee Vet Tech has returned home and today spent the morning socialising with the TEN Penny Pups.
(EV1253 Beloka Penny X Elfinvale Maverick)

27/11/2023

Tune in tomorrow night to DogTorque and listen to Tom discussing all things DOGs…..and some more ….with Daniel and Laura.

Join us Tuesday night at 8pm AEDT (7pm QLD) for episode #102 with Tom Austin from Elfinvale Stud Kelpies
www.DogTorque.com

17/11/2023

Elfinvale Buddy (Elfinvale Spud)
(Beloka Penny X Elfinvale Maverick)

09/11/2023

EV1253
Beloka Penny X Elfinvale Maverick
Born 29th October 2023
5 boys and 5 girls
( Note; same pedigree as Elfinvale Spud sold @ 2023 Casterton Working Dog Auction)

26/10/2023

Two weeks old today and these little future workers are thriving.

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1657 Melville Forest-Vasey Road
Coleraine, VIC
3315

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Leading Sire : Elfinvale Larry. A clever and calm young dog quietly holding lambs on a grain trail. Will work for any handlers.

EV1254 (Elfinvale Winx X Elfinvale Rex)

Elfinvale’s “ Famous Five”. At 8 weeks of age these young characters are ready for a new adventure.

Our first working dog training weekend was a huge success with all five dogs and their owners gaining greater confidence and proficiency in both the yard and paddock.

Lot 48 Elfinvale Spud. This Six and a half month old pup is an easy dog to work with good free bark when needed, balances his stock without over working them, has good acceleration in his cast and very biddable and easy to call off his stock. Loves backing the race and will work both yard and paddock. A beautiful natured low stress dog. https://auctionsplus.com.au/auctions/other/casterton-working-dog-auction/elfinvale-spud/121106-048

Elfinvale Maverick Sire of 6 1/2 month old red/tan ELFINVALE SPUD (Lot 48) for sale by auction at - Casterton - Australia's Premier Working Dog Auction Sunday 11th June. George Austin

Check out our 2023 entrant for the Casterton Working Dog Auction….. Lot 48 - Elfinvale SPUD

Early days for these young boys…….displaying encouraging signs of their true Elfinvale genetic potential. EV1249 (EV Winx X EV Larry)

Low Stress stock handling with young up and coming Sire … Elfinvale Roger (Charinga Rosie x Elfinvale Rex)

Check out the determination and natural instinct in these young apprentice Jackaroo’s. EV1246 (Beloka Penny X Elfinvale Maverick) Born 4th December 2022

Lot 34 - Elfinvale Dusty -

Moving a small mob of weaners with 5 month old Elfinvale Dusty. Available for sale via AuctionsPlus. Bidding has now started.

Lot 34 Elfinvale Dusty

Elfinvale Dusty For sale at Casterton - Australia's Premier Working Dog Auction Available via AuctionsPlus Lot 34

Available for sale at the Casterton Working Dog Auction, Sunday 12th June 2022, Island Park, Casterton Vic. (Online at AuctionsPlus)

ELFINVALE LARRY

Young Sire Elfinvale Larry (EV Lexie X EV Chester) born May 20. Old Elfinvale bloodline continues on in this magnificent young sire. A bold liver red male with big broad head and dark brown eyes displaying strong walk up force with free shotgun bark when required. A versatile young sire with strong presence in yards, casting up to 1/2km in paddock with incredible gentleness and ability to read his stock. An incredibly loyal dog with a magnificent temperament and a great off button. A low stress, easy to work dog. Recently Joined to Elfinvale Frankie.

Sunday Selection for EV1239

At seven weeks of age these little dynamos had their first look at sheep. Now comes the more difficult task of matching the personalities and working traits of each pup with the work requirements and personalities of their new owners. EV1239 (Beloka Penny X Elfinvale Chester) Beloka Kelpie Stud ABC LandlineCobber DogAustralian Working Stock Dog MagazineAus Kelpies Community

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY

Slowed down or Fast Forward which ever way you view it our Dogs are truly amazing. 🐾 Happy International Day of the Dog from Elfinvale Chester and the team at Elfin.

Elfinvale Rex

Father of Elfinvale Dennis (Elfinvale Rex) working the Drench race. Elfinvale Dennis available for sale now on Auctions plus. Bidding closes Sunday 13th. https://auctionsplus.com.au/auctions/other/casterton-working-dog-auction/elfinvale-dennis/55856-010

For Sale via AuctionsPlus. Lot 10 Elfinvale Dennis Bidding starts 4th June At only 3 1/2 months of age Elfinvale Dennis displays good free bark and a strong presence with his stock as he helps fill the drench race. (Footage taken 14/5/21) https://auctionsplus.com.au/auctions/other/casterton-working-dog-auction/elfinvale-dennis/55856-010 Casterton Kelpie Association hosting the Australian Kelpie MusterCOBBERDogAustralian Working Stock Dog MagazineStock & Land

Responding to body Language

14 week old Elfinvale Dennis pulls his stock through the yards in response to body language. This clever little pup displays a huge yet calm presence with his stock, is easy to train and a quick and eager learner. Lot 10 Casterton Working Dog Auction Sunday 13th June Prior inspection on farm available by appointment.

Elfinvale Larry continues to impress with his natural raw talent, today displaying his quieter side showing good sideways cover and clever footwork whilst maintaining a good distance off his sheep.