Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

By Jerry Welsh


A tail has many uses for a dog - it is a very efficient communication tool, a kind of comforter that will keep the dog warm during very cold days and a very personal swatter that will keep flies and other insects away. The tail of a dogs whether saber shaped or feathered will enhance the appearance of the pet. What would stumpy tailed dogs do?

Tail docking was a custom that goes back centuries ago in Great Britain. Docking the tail of dogs is a way by which farmers and drovers would be exempted from paying taxes. Although the custom was stopped in 1796, dog owners continued to shorten the tails of their pets. Some dog breeds are docked to fit the requirement of the breed standard. Tails of some breeds are naturally short. The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is one of the dog breeds born with very short tails.

The Australian Stumpy Tailed Cattle Dog was developed through careful breeding. This short tailed dog is thought to be the oldest dog breed developed in Australia. A Dingo and a short tailed dog are believed to be the progenitors of Australian Stumpy Tailed Dog. To maintain the short-tailed characteristics, long tailed dogs were eliminated from the breeding program and only short tailed dogs were mated.

These dogs are highly valued by ranchers and drovers because they are excellent and dependable herders. An Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog has all attributes of an outstanding herder. An outstanding cattle herder has to be hardworking and has to have shrewdness and intelligence to be able to perform its job efficiently. These dogs possess outstanding abilities to control cattle. This short tailed dogs were originally used to herd cattle. This dog would tirelessly keep livestock in line even under the scorching heat of the sun.

These are herding dogs thus they would love nothing more than roam freely and to be with the livestock but these dogs have as well adapted to the life of a companion dog. These are very independent dogs thus unlike other dog breeds, they would not really appreciate being cuddled and hugged. These dogs though would appreciate good words from the owners. Owners of these dogs have to make sure that the pet is provided with activities to while away time to prevent the development of destructive habits. This is a highly energetic dog thus it has to be provided with opportunities to let off steam. The owner of this breed has to have the ability to handle the dog otherwise it will be a hard to manage pet that has the tendency to herd the family.




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