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Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Information
The Stumpy Tailed Cattle Dog descended from the original cross of the Smithfield and the Dingo. The Smithfield was a black and white dog with a bob tail, which had a long dense coat. The offspring of this pairing were red bob tailed dogs that were known as Timmins Biters. These dogs were later mixed with a blue merle smooth coated Collie. This produced both red bob tailed dogs and blue mottled bob tail dogs. By selective breeding of bob tails, the absence of the tail became fixed in the breed.
The Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog arrived in the United States after World War II. American soldiers had seen these dogs in action when stationed in the Pacific and when they returned home they realized how wild their livestock had become and imported some Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs to help. Both the Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog and the Australian Cattle Dog were referred to as blue heelers when they came to the United States.
They have a short straight coat that has a harsh texture. They can be blue or red speckle colored. Males should be 18 to 20 inches tall, females 17 to 19 inches.
The ideal owner for the Stumpy should be someone who appreciates an active dog. While these dogs adore children, they should not be left together unsupervised. Elderly people may find the Stumpy a bit of a handful.
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