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Breeding high quality ASTCD (Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog). The Stumpy has a natural aptitude

04/03/2024

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04/03/2024

Pups out on the ride with mum and dad. Learning the ropes of riding out with horses.
We still have 3 beautiful pups on offer. Two red boys with tails and 1 gorgeous blue stumpy tailed girl. All now 6 months old. Please PM if interested.

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Hillview Stumpies

Located in the beautiful scenic rim QLD, we breed Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs. Our resident sire Banjo, is a typical high energy, loyal, working stumpy dog. He guards our place well and is a wonderful dog in our lives. Our dogs live a wonderful life on our 200acre property and are exposed to cattle and other large animals from a young age. Our puppies are socialised with our other dogs, kids and interact with other people daily. We strive to breed well grounded, loving dogs.

We have two residents bi***es, Bonnie and Poppy. Who will have having litters through out 2020 - 2022. Please contact us for current litters and availability.

A little about the breed....

History

The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is the original Australian working dog, developed before the Australian Cattle Dog and the Australian Kelpie. Known affectionately as ‘the Stumpy’, it is a descendant from the Smithfield, a black and white rough-coated ‘bobtail’ dog that originally came from the Smithfield Markets in England. The Smithfield was used to herd just about everything from ducks and geese to cattle. Through selective breeding of bobtail dogs, the Stumpy was developed in the mid-19th century.

Temperament

The Stumpy has a natural aptitude in the working and control of cattle. It is loyal, courageous and above all devoted to its owner, but may be reserved towards strangers. It is ever alert, watchful and obedient, and must be amenable to handle in the show ring.

Appearance

The Stumpy is a medium-sized, well-proportioned working dog that is rather square in profile. The breed has two colours – blue and red. There can be no tan markings on the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog. The Stumpy should be clean and tight and has a hard-bitten, rugged appearance. It is never fat but must be well-muscled, so as to endure long periods of arduous work.

Maintenance

In terms of grooming, the maintenance of the Stumpy is low. A weekly brush is all that is needed and a bath when necessary. In terms of exercise however, the Stumpy is high maintenance. It is an incredibly intelligent breed with high energy levels; if an Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog gets bored, it will find ways to entertain itself, such as digging holes or pulling washing off the line.

Health

In general, the Stumpy is a relatively healthy, robust breed. Prcd-PRA can occur in the breed; this condition causes progressive vision loss, however a DNA test is available. Non-form PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) can only be identified through eye examination, not through a DNA test. Examination of breeding stock by an ophthalmologist is recommended. Deafness can occur, for which a BAER test is available. Hip and elbow scoring should also be carried out to identify any dysplasia.

Suitability

This breed will not tolerate isolation or neglect; it craves family, activity and training. Unless the Stumpy is kept physically and mentally active, it will become destructive and unruly.

The ideal Stumpy owner is a committed, active and experienced dog owner. This is not a part-time breed. Early socialisation with dogs and people is recommended for a well-rounded companion. Training and firm leadership is essential.

As a thinking dog, the Stumpy will compensate for any weakness in leadership by taking the place at the top of the pack. ‘Firm’ does not mean ‘hard’; the Stumpy’s eagerness to please you means that consistency, reinforcement and reward will go much further than punishment.

We look forward to hearing from you and hope you fall in love with the Stumpy just as much as we have.

Hilary and John xx

04/03/2024

04/03/2024

04/03/2024

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