Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Stumpy Tails were bred in the Australian outback and only a small number were registered in the stud books. In 2001, this longstanding breed was renamed the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog.
About the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
These well-proportioned dogs, rather square in form, have a rugged appearance and can endure long periods of arduous work in almost any conditions.
Stumpy Tails are loyal, courageous and devoted dogs with a natural aptitude for working and controlling cattle. They are always alert, watchful, obedient and somewhat suspicious of strangers.
Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
Breed specifics
- Country
- Australia
- Size category
- Medium
- Avg life expectancy
- 14–15 years
Alert / Independent / Lively / Intelligent / Loyal / Obedient
Key facts
1. On the scent
Along with the Bloodhound and the Basset Hound, the Beagle has one of the best-developed senses of smell of any dog breed. In fact, they have some 220 million scent receptors in their nose.
1. On the scent
Along with the Bloodhound and the Basset Hound, the Beagle has one of the best-developed senses of smell of any dog breed. In fact, they have some 220 million scent receptors in their nose.