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Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog |
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group: herding / working |
height: m
18-20"
/ 46-51 cm,
f 17-19" / 43-48 cm, any deviation is undesirable
weight: 27-45 lbs,
12.24-20.41 kg |
types: |
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colors: |
blue: wholly
blue or blue mottled, with or without black markings.
red speckle: evenly red speckled all over, including
the undercoat (not white or cream), with or without darker
red markings on head. red patches on the body are permissible |
physical traits: |
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hair type: |
moderately short, straight,
dense, medium harsh outer coat. short, dense, soft undercoat.
ruff around neck. short hair on head, legs and feet |
personality/
temperament: |
alert, extremely intelligent,
watchful, courageous, obedient, trustworthy, devoted to duty,
loyal, and courageous. suspicious of strangers. some can
be aggressive or overly shy |
maintenance/
special needs:
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nickname: |
stumpy tail, earlier crosses
were called 'Hall's Heelers and 'Timmins Biters' |
origination: |
Australia, from crossing
the Australian Dingo, Smooth-haired Blue Merle Collie, and
either Northern English herding dogs or Smithfields |
bred for: |
herding cattle |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
control and herding of
cattle in both wide open and confined areas, as well as in
harsh conditions |
good with kids? |
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life expectancy: |
10-15 yrs |
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of interest: |
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health concerns: |
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kennel
clubs: |
fci-(sheepdogs and cattledogs
dog breed group), ukc, nzkc, aukc - (working dog breed group),
nzkc |
rescues: |
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