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Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

    height of an australian stumpy tail cattle dog
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:  
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:  
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:

 
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:  
ideal for: control and herding of cattle in both wide open and confined areas, as well as in harsh conditions
good with kids?  
life expectancy: 10-15 yrs  
of interest:  
health concerns:    
kennel clubs: fci-(sheepdogs and cattledogs dog breed group), ukc, nzkc, aukc - (working dog breed group), nzkc
rescues:    
 
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