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Australian Stumpy Cattle Dog


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The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is a breed of Dog that originated in Australia to herd Cattle. It is similar to its cousin the Australian Cattle Dog but with several differences, the most obvious being its naturally bobbed tail.

The head of the Stumpy Tail Cattle dog is balanced with the body. The eyes are medium sized and oval shape. The ears are broad at the base, set wide apart on the head and of medium size. The muzzle is medium and tapering to a point. The nose is black and self-colored according to coat. The bit is scissor or level. It has a medium length and extremely strong neck and a deep and muscular chest, with well-sprung ribs. The body is level back that slopes at the rump.

Forelegs should be perfectly straight when viewed from the front. Hind legs are broad, strong, muscular and straight from the hocks to the feet when viewed from the back. The feet are round with short toes. It has a natural bobtail. Its coat is medium-short, straight, dense and harsh. Colors include red speckled with darker red markings on the head or blue speckled with black markings on the head.

Energetic, watchful, free-spirited, obedient and alert. Brave and trustworthy. The Stumpy Tail is suspicious of strangers, but very loyal to their own families. They possess a great working ability to control cattle. Loves to work and is very attentive to its owners commands. An intelligent cattle dog who can become easily bored, leading to serious behavior problems. It is not the type to sit around the house or be tied up in the back yard all day doing nothing.

They need attention and will thrive if you give them a job to do. These dogs need to be part of the action! Some tend to nip at people's heels in an attempt to herd them. Can be good with kids when raised with them from puppyhood; may not be good with kids they were not raised with or do not know very well. Very good in the obedience ring and in herding and agility. Firm training from the start and lot of daily attention will produce a fine and happy pet.

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