Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

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Size: Medium
Other Names: Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, Stumpy, Stumpy Tail, "Heeler"
Country of Origin: Australia
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): FSS
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Herding
United Kennel Club (UKC): Herding Dog
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC): Working Dogs
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized
New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC): Working Dogs

The Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is a medium, square heeler with a short dense coat and a naturally short tail. The ears are erect, and the color is blue or red speckle, without the tan trim typical of the Australian Cattle Dog.

An Australian heeler for a job and a fence; a weather coat, a sharp bark, and heel-nipping energy that does not suit a still apartment.

The Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is an Australian herding breed, older in type than the Australian Cattle Dog and always born with a short tail. The UKC classes it as a Herding Dog.

Height: Male: 18–20 inches; Female: 17–19 inches
Weight: 35–50 pounds
Color: Blue or red speckle; tan markings are not part of the type
Coat: Short, straight, and dense, with a short undercoat
Lifespan: 12–15 years
Litter size: 4–6 puppies

Temperament

These heelers are typically tough, loyal to their handler, and reserved with strangers. They need a job and can nip heels if they are left idle. They are not a soft first-time companion breed.

Training

Be consistent and start herding or sport work early. A bored stumpy will invent work.

Care and grooming

Wipe the short coat weekly. A daily job matters more than fancy trimming.

Shedding

Moderate; heavier seasonally.

Health

As with other Australian heelers, deafness and progressive retinal atrophy can occur. Ask breeders about hearing and eye testing.

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