Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog (ou Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, Bouvier Australien Courte Queue)

 🐾 Express story

The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, also known as the Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, was developed in the 19th century in Australia to drive cattle in challenging regions. According to two versions, it may be the result of crossings between the Dingo, native Australian dogs, and Smithfields (herding dogs from northern England), or from crossings between Smithfields, Dingoes, and blue merle Collies. In any case, this working dog has been specifically selected for its ability to work tirelessly and its capacity to withstand the extreme conditions of the Australian outback.

 🐕 Portrait of the breed

The Australian Cattle Dog is an energetic, devoted, and independent dog. It is very intelligent and shows a great bond with its owners. This working dog is known for its active temperament and its tendency to defend its territory vigorously. Smaller than some other cattle dogs, it nonetheless has an equally impressive work capacity.

 🔍 In short

- Hypoallergenic: No  

- Weight: 13-23 kg 

- Size: 46-51 cm (male), 43-48 cm (female)  

- Life expectancy: 12 years  

- Need for physical activity: 1.5 to 2 hours per day  

 ❤️ Personnality & compatibility

- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  

- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆  

- Protector: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  

- Player: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆  

- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆  

- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆  

- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  

- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Sporty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  

- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

Compatibility:  

- With the children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆  

- With the animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- With the unknows: ⭐⭐☆☆☆  

- In apartment: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

> Good to know: This working dog is particularly suited for active owners who can provide daily mental and physical stimulation. Its hunting and herding instincts can make it difficult to coexist with small animals unless there is early socialization and close supervision.

🛠 Hygiene & care

- Maintenance difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Maintenance frequency: ⭐⭐☆☆☆

> The Australian Cattle Dog with a Short Tail requires only daily brushing to keep its coat clean and healthy. Basic maintenance is sufficient, although shedding may make daily brushing helpful to avoid dead hair.

💰 Budget  

- Purchase price: €400 to €500  

- Average annual cost: €450 to €950 (veterinarian, accessories, food)  

💡 Fun fact: The Australian Cattledog with a Short Tail is a true work machine. It excels in sports like agility, flyball, and even obedience, but it needs constant stimulation to avoid boredom and stress. This strong-willed dog is an excellent work companion, as well as a very good guardian of the home..