Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Breed Information |
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| Name | Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog |
| Other names | Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, Stumpy, Stumpy Tail, Heeler |
| Origin |  Australia |
| Breed Group |
Herding (UKC) |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | Purebred |
| Life span | 10-13 years |
| Temperament |
Alert Courageous Devoted Energetic Intelligent Loyal Obedient Watchful |
| Height | 18-20 inches (46-51 cm) |
| Weight | 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg) |
| Colors |
Blue Blue & Black Red speckle |
| Litter Size | 4-6 puppies |
| Puppy Prices |
Average $500 - $1000 USD The average Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog price ranges from $500 to around $1000. This difference in price depends on many factors, including the location of the breeder (if you choose to go through one) and the lineage of the dog. |
Breed Characteristics |
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| Adaptability |
5 stars |
| Apartment Friendly |
2 stars Not recommended for apartment life and does best with at least a large yard. Does best with a job to do. |
| Barking Tendencies |
2 stars Occassional |
| Cat Friendly |
3 stars |
| Child Friendly |
4 stars Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. It is also friendly toward other pets. |
| Dog Friendly |
3 stars |
| Exercise Needs |
5 stars These animals have incredible stamina and will enjoy all the activity you can give them. Exercise is of paramount importance—without enough they can become bored and destructive. They need to be taken on long daily walks. |
| Grooming |
2 stars The shorthaired, weather-resistant coat needs little care and is very easy to groom. Just comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary. This breed tends to shed its coat once or twice per year (depending on sex status and region). |
| Health Issues |
2 stars Hypoallergenic: No |
| Intelligence |
3 stars Ranking: (N/A) Full Ranking List |
| Playfulness |
3 stars |
| Shedding Level |
3 stars Moderate Shedding: Routine brushing will help. Be prepared to vacuum often! |
| Stranger Friendly |
2 stars |
| Trainability |
5 stars Easy Training: Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs can compete in dog agility trials, obedience, showmanship, flyball, tracking, and herding events. Herding instincts and trainability can be measured at noncompetitive herding tests. Stumpies exhibiting basic herding instincts can be trained to compete in herding trials. |
| Watchdog Ability |
5 stars |
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Names |
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| Rank | Boy Names | Girl Names |
| 01 | Max | Molly |
| 02 | Jack | Bella |
| 03 | Rocky | Emma |
| 04 | Louie | Luna |
| 05 | Bear | Coco |
| 06 | Sam | Ellie |
| 07 | Oliver | Annie |
| 08 | Lucky | Belle |
| 09 | Bailey | Kona |
| 10 | Jax | Missie |
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Overview |
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The Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is a normally proportioned, rugged dog with pricked (standing up) ears and long legs. The breed's most distinctive feature, for which the breed is named, is the frequent lack of a tail. When there is a tail, it is quite short, no longer than 10 cm (4 ins), and undocked. The coat is medium length to short, straight, dense and harsh. The coat color is a speckled red or speckled blue. 46–51 centimetres (18–20 in) at the withers for dogs, with females slightly smaller. The Australian Cattle Dog is a related breed (with a long tail) that is similar in appearance to the Stumpy, but the Australian Cattle is proportionally heavier and less leggy. The “Stumpy” possesses a natural aptitude in the working and controlling of cattle, and a loyal, courageous and devoted disposition. It is ever alert, watchful and obedient, though suspicious of strangers. At all times, it must be amenable to handling in the show ring. Any deviation from the standard is considered a fault and is to be penalized according to the degree of deviation. |
History |
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Though similar to them, the Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs are not Australian Cattle Dogs with docked tails, but are cousins to that breed, and a breed in their own right. In Australia, their country of origin, “Stumpies” are much sought after for their working ability. Both red and blue Stumpy Tails are extremely faithful, and tireless workers. The Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog was recognized by the United Kennel Club on January 1, 1996. |
