Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
INTRODUCTION
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs are Energetic Intelligent and Loyal dogs they are from the herding groups. They can work all day and still have the stamina to play they are excellent herding dogs and are great with little children also are very loyal as a companion. Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs are Purebred and non – Hypoallergenic dogs.
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- UPDATE: 06/09/2022
HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens.
TEMPERAMENT : Devoted, Intelligent, Alert, Loyal, Obedient, Courageous
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Herding Dogs
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Australia
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis Lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is a distinctive dog because of its lack of tail. His tail is naturally short and is never docked
2- He has an amazing natural ability to herd cattle, keeping careful control of the herd as he moves them from place to place
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Stumpy tail cattle dog , Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Scientific name: Canis Lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Red speckle, Blue , Black
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
Up to 15 years of age
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: Male: 46–51 cm
Female: 43–48 cm -
TAIL
The Stumpy also sports a natural bob-tail up to 10cm in length
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WEIGHT
Male: 16–23 kg
Female: 16–23 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction : One time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
4 to 6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Australian Cattle Dog
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FARM ANIMAL
Yes
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1830s
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ORIGIN
Australia
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DISTRIBUTION
All over world
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OCCURRENCE
Families :
Species : -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is a loyal breed, they are not typically overly affectionate dogs
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
