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Seasoned working kelpie, weathered and focused, grips a freshly caught prey while tethered by a heavy metal chain. His mottled black and white coat bears the marks of countless hours herding livestock across harsh Australian pastoral landscapes. Heterochromatic eyes - one warm amber, one pale - speak to generations of selective breeding for intelligence and tenacity. Mud and grime coat his muscular frame, testament to the unforgiving conditions of rural stock routes where these extraordinary dogs are essential partners to farmers and drovers. The tight frame captures the raw, unromantic reality of working dog life - survival, utility, and unwavering purpose etched into every scarred inch of his battle-worn body. The textured background suggests a rustic shed or shelter, a momentary respite from the demanding work of managing livestock across vast, challenging terrains.