Other Names
Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, Blue Heeler, Australian Heeler, Heeler |
Origin
Australia
This is a seperate breed from the more known Australian Cattle Dog although they are cousins.. This dog is born with a stumpy tail and is not a brush tail like the Australian Cattle Dog. The Stumpy is AUSTRALIAS first and original breed |
Use Today
Companion, Herding |
Life Expectancy
This breed can live into its teens |
Weight & Height
27 to 45 pounds & 17-20 inches tall at the shoulders |
Known Health Problems
Cleft Palate, Spina Bifida And Other Vertibral Problems. |
Physical Description
While similar in size to the ACD the Stumpy is a 10 to 10 ratio dog whereas the ACD is 9 to 10 ratio. The Stumpy has more leg under him than the ACD giving him a more athletic appearance and due to the lower body
mass......he tends to have more stamina that the ACD. The stumpy is
muscular without a bulky appearance. The head, while having a flat
backskull and more upright earset, tends to look more sculpted. without
being heavy. Eyes are dark brown and oval shaped. The nose is always
black. The chest while deep is never below the elbows. The tail is a
natural bob and can vary in length from completely tailless to not to
exceed 4 inches |
Temperament
Active and alert.. These dogs usually gets along ok with children and pets if rasied with them. This breed can be wary of strangers |
Living Conditions
Best suited with an active family in a rural home. |
Grooming
Minimal Grooming needed |
Exercise
High Exercise Needs. |
Coat Texture
Outer coat is short, straight & dense with somewhat of a harsh texture, The undercoat is short,dense & soft |
Coat Colors
Blue Roan, Red Roan |
Puppies
Litters average 4 to 8 |
Recognition
Australian National Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Fédération Cynologique Internationale |
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