Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

FCI 351. Sennenhund Dogs

The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog has a long history in Australia, where he was carefully bred to drive cattle in the early 19th century.

As for the true founder of the breed, there are actually two versions:

• The first quotes a certain Thomas Simpson Hall, who crossed sheepdogs from the north of England, the Smithfields, with Dingoes, the native canines of Australia, creating the first Australian cattle dog known as "Hall's Foot Dog" (towards 1830).
• In the second version, a rancher from New South Wales named Bathurst Timmins crossed a Smithfield with the Dingo in 1830. The babies, short tailed red dogs, They became known as the "Timmins Biters".

These dogs were great to work with., but it turned out they were too harsh on the cattle. Had to make another cross. introduced a Smooth Collie Blue Merle and the result was the creation of an excellent all-terrain, the ancestor of the current Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog.

The Smithfield brought the natural short tail, the Dingo the color red and the ability to naturally accept the harsh conditions of the remote Australian outback. Last, the blue color comes from Smooth Collie Blue Merle, which was also known as the German Coolie.

In general, Shorttails were bred in the vast rural areas of Australia and only a small number were entered in the studbooks..

The Stumpy it is a medium sized working dog, well proportioned and square in profile. The breed has two colors: blue and red. The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog may not have tan markings. The Stumpy should be clean and tight and has a tough, robust appearance. Is never fat, but he must be well muscled, to be able to withstand long periods of hard work.

The Stumpy has a natural aptitude for work and livestock control. Is loyal, brave and above all devoted to its owner, but can be reserved with strangers. Always attentive, vigilant and obedient, and it must be capable of being handled on the show floor.

This breed does not tolerate isolation or neglect; craves family, activity and training. Unless the Stumpy stay physically and mentally active, it will become destructive and unruly.

The ideal owner of a Stumpy is a committed dog owner, active and experienced. This is not a part time breed. Early socialization with dogs and people is recommended to achieve a complete companion. Training and strong leadership are essential.

As a thinking dog, the Stumpy compensate for any weaknesses in leadership by ranking highest in the pack. Firm" does not mean "hard"; the eagerness of Stumpy for pleasing him means that constancy, reinforcement and reward will go much further than punishment.

In terms of grooming, the maintenance of Stumpy It is low. A weekly brushing is all you need and a bath when necessary. But, in terms of exercise, the Stumpy it is high maintenance. It is an incredibly intelligent breed with high energy levels.; and a Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog gets bored, find ways to entertain yourself, like digging holes or pulling laundry.

In general, the Stumpy it is a relatively healthy and robust breed. In the race there can be Prcd-PRA; this disease causes progressive loss of vision, although there is a DNA test. ARP does not form (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) can only be identified through an eye exam, not through a DNA test. It is recommended that an ophthalmologist examine the players. There may be deafness, for which there is a BAER test. A score of the hip and elbow should also be performed to identify any dysplasia..

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

Photos:

1 – A breed of dog known as Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog by Wendy Hodges, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
2 – Australian stumpy tail cattle dog by https://www.flickr.com/photos/virtualwolf/9048475496

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 351
• Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs).
• Section 2: Sennenhund Dogs.. Without working trial..

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 1: Section: 2 Sennenhund Dogs. [simple_tooltip content=’The International Cynological Federation is the largest international federation of Kennel Clubs in the world. It is responsible for governing and promoting cynology, as well as the rules of dog breeding. consists of 95 member countries with their own pedigrees that train their judges. Each country dictates the norms of the native breeds of the same, which they are supported by the FCI. It is based in Thuin, Belgium.']ⓘ[/simple_tooltip]
• – ANKC – Australian National Kennel Council Toy [simple_tooltip content=’El Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) is Australia's coordinating canine club. El ANKC es miembro de la Fédération Cynologique Internationale .’]ⓘ[/simple_tooltip]

FCI - Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

1. Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, Stumpy, Stumpy Tailed Heeler (English).
2. Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog (French).
3. Stumpy (German).
4. (em inglês: Australian stumpy tail cattle dog) (Portuguese).
5. Stumpy (español).