Stump Double Cattle Dog

Dog Breed Profile

Stump Double Cattle Dog History

The Stumpy is an American cattle working breed of herding dog. The Stumpy is a primitive, rustic, and hardy variety of the Border Collie, closely resembling its ancestor, the Rough Collie. The distinctive feature of these dogs is their stumpy tail, which can be in one of two forms: natural bobtail or docked. The stump tail is thought to be an inherited trait, and is characteristic of the larger, taller members of the collie type. While sometimes seen as a fault, the tail is highly valued in the collie world for its use as an instrument of balancing and steering. The rump-tail variety is believed to be the result of breeding with other dogs (probably the Bearded Collie), and is believed to have replaced most of the naturally bobbed tails.

Time of Origin

Unknown

Country of Origin

Australia

Ancestry

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, Australian Cattle Dog

Stump Double Cattle Dog Physical Characteristics

The Stump Double Cattle Dog is large, medium, and giant sized breed that ranges from 19 to 28 inches in height and 65 to 140 pounds in weight. They have a smooth, short, double coat that is red, brindle, or fawn, with white markings. They have a squarish head with deep eyes and a squarish muzzle. The Stump Double Cattle Dogs have deep chests, long backs and shortened legs. They are energetic dogs that are excellent at herding cattle.

Eye Colors

Blue, Brown

Nose Colors

Black

Coat Colors

Blue, Red, Brindle

Height Range

Male Height Range: 18 – 20 inches

Female Height Range: 17 – 19 inches

Weight Range

Male Weight Range: 35 – 50 lbs

Female Weight Range: 35 – 50 lbs

Stump Double Cattle Dog Health

Description of breed health.

Lifespan

12-16 yrs

Stump Double Cattle Dog Health Concerns

Deafness, Hip And Elbow Dysplasia, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Cataracts, Portosystemic Shunt, Cleft Lip or Palate, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Ulcerative Dermatosis

Stump Double Cattle Dog Temperament and Behaviour

The Stump Double Cattle Dog is an energetic, intelligent, and hard-working breed of dog. They are athletic and love to play, though they are easily trained. Both males and females are known to be protective of their families and their loved ones, and they will not hesitate to protect them.

Stump Double Cattle Dog Activity Requirements

The Stump Double Cattle Dog is a medium-sized dog that originated in Australia. This strong, intelligent, and active herding dog is an excellent working dog. The Stump Double Cattle Dog is an active and energetic dog, and they are happiest when they have a job to do. They are well suited to farm life and will enjoy being outside. If your Stump Double Cattle Dog is left alone for too long, they may get bored and destructive. The Stump Double Cattle Dog is an intelligent, confident, and loyal breed. They have a loud, deep bark and are considered to be protective. If you are looking for a good guard dog, a Stump Double might be the right option for you.