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STUMPY TAIL CATTLE DOG — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — See Update Re: Newly Recognized Breeds (28 February 2006). As of March 1, 2006, the breed can be recognized for registration purposes in accordance with the CKC policies governing recognition. Effective June 1, 2006, the breed will also be eligible to compete in CKC approved events.
** — The FCI is the World Canine Organization, which includes 83 members and contract partners (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 339 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The "owner" countries of the breeds write the standards of these breeds in co-operation with the Standards and Scientific Commissions of the FCI, and the translation and updating are carried out by the FCI. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
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Males: 18 to 20 inches (46-51 cm)
Females: 17 to 19 inches (43-48 cm) |
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The Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, originating from Australia, descended from the original cross of the Smithfield, which was a black and white bob-tailed dog with a long dense coat, and the Dingo. Through selective breeding of bob-tail to bob-tail, the absence of a tail became fixed in the breed. The breed was recognized by the Australian National Kennel Club in 1988. Throughout Australia, the Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is highly regarded as a tireless and intelligent worker posessing the same natural aptitudes as his relative, the Australian Cattle Dog.
While at first glance, the Stumpy Tail appears to closely resemble the Australian Cattle Dog, there are several major differences between the breeds. The Stumpy Tail's body is rather square in profile (versus the ACD's 10 to 9 height to length ratio) with a length of leg similar to the Dingo. The ears are small, pricked and almost pointed, set higher on the head than the ACD's and as wide apart as possible. The Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog also has a high-set undocked tail which should be no longer than four inches and carried almost level with the back. The colouring of the Stumpy Tail is blue, blue mottled, or red speckled. The blue may also have black markings on the head and/or body. The red should be a good, even red speckle all over, including the undercoat, with or without darker red markings on the head and red patches on the body may also be seen. — There should, however, be no tan markings which is said to indicate the presence of the Australian Cattle Dog within the breed.
The Stumpy has a natural working aptitude to control cattle, ever watchful, obedient and alert. He is loyal, courageous and devoted to his family though suspicious of strangers.
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Health Issues:
If you are considering the adoption of a Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Health Resources:
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Breed Standards:
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Grooming:
- Grooming — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes grooming information, tips and techniques along with listings of Groomers from across Canada.
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A Stump For A Tail
You can't buy loyalty, they say,
I bought it though, the other day;
You can't buy friendship, tried and true,
Well, just the same, I bought that too.
I made my bid, and on the spot
Bought love and faith and a whole job lot
Of happiness,so all in all
The purchase price was pretty small.
I bought a single, trusting heart,
That gave devotion from the start.
If you think these things are not for sale,
Buy a brown-eyed puppy with a stump for a tail.
Author unknown
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
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Additional Information:
- Herding Dogs — A new section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website which includes training and general information about Herding/Stock Dogs; listing of Stock Dog Clubs and Associations; listing of upcoming shows and events; and more.
- Clubs, Sports and Activities — This section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website includes information on several dog sports and activities as well as listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada. (For breed specific Clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.)
- Working Dogs — The Working Dogs section covers such things as Police K9's, SAR Dogs, Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Protection Dogs to name a few. Included here are listings of organizations and associations across Canada and the U.S., information on various dog jobs, as well as tributes to dog heros.
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Last Updated: 14 August 2009
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