Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Australský honácký pes s krátkým ocasem
Key facts
| FCI group | 1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs) |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 43–51 cm |
Recognition features
- Square-built, rugged dog with a short (stumpy) tail
- Blue (mottled) or red-speckled short, hard coat
- Suspicious of strangers, devoted and hard-working
Purpose
An Australian dog for controlling and herding cattle, naturally short-tailed.
History
The Stumpy Tail has a long history in Australia and was bred for herding cattle in the early 19th century. By one account Thomas Simpson Hall crossed northern English Smithfield dogs with dingoes around 1830; by another a drover named Timmins of Bathurst produced red bob-tailed dogs known as "Timmins Biters".
Coat
Moderately short, straight, dense topcoat of medium harshness, with a short, dense, soft undercoat; blue (mottled) and red speckle.
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