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Breed information
Length range : 61-74 cm
Height range : 43-51cm
Weight range : 16-23kg
Coat : short|double coat|rugged|weather-resistant|red or blue speckled or mottled
Life expectancy years : 12-13
Colors: red speckled|blue speckled|red mottled|blue mottled.
Activitity Level : high
Origin: Australia
Similar Breeds : Australian Cattle Dog|Australian Kelpie|Texas Heeler|Australian Shepherd
History
The breed was developed in Australia in the 1840s for cattle work and is considered one of Australia’s earliest working breeds. Sources describe ancestry involving the Australian Dingo and European herding dogs and note that the breed was long known as the Stumpy Tail before being renamed the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog in 2001.
Temperament
loyal|courageous|watchful|obedient|somewhat suspicious of strangers|fearless|determined
Personality
alert|intelligent|loyal|obedient|independent|lively|devoted|high-energy
Needs
daily physical exercise|mental stimulation|a job to do|secure fencing or leash use|early socialization|consistent positive training
Social Needs
velcro with their people|may prefer close companionship|best with older children|can be wary of strangers and other dogs|may do best as the only dog
Grooming
minimal grooming|regular brushing helps manage shedding|increase brushing during seasonal undercoat shed|bathe as needed|check skin for burrs and debris|routine nail care
Nutrition
feed a nutritionally complete diet appropriate for life stage|active dogs may need a performance or sport diet|adult dogs often eat twice daily|puppies may need three or four meals daily|treat intake should stay controlled
Breed Standard
naturally bob-tailed breed|square and well-proportioned|plenty of leg length|pricked ears|rugged short double coat|red or blue speckled or mottled colouring
Did you know?
The breed is not an Australian Cattle Dog with a docked tail and was renamed Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog in 2001. It is often described as one of Australia’s earliest native working breeds and was nearly extinct before revival efforts restored it.
Most Common / iconic illnesses
Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Congenital Sensorineural Deafness, Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Cataracts
Symptoms
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
1. reluctance to enter dark spaces may appear
2. clumsiness and bumping into things may occur
3. dilated pupils may constrict slowly
4. eyes may look more reflective in the dark
5. anxiety in dim light may occur
Congenital Sensorineural Deafness
1. puppies may fail to startle at loud sounds
2. they may not respond unless they see the handler
3. unilateral deafness may be hard to detect
4. apparent training difficulty may occur
Hip Dysplasia
1. limping or lameness may occur
2. reluctance to rise or jump may develop
3. shifting weight to the forelimbs may occur
4. loss of rear muscle mass may appear
5. hip pain may occur
Elbow Dysplasia
1. limping especially after exercise may occur
2. stiffness in the elbow joint may develop
3. reluctance to walk or exercise may appear
4. grating or crackling may be heard
Cataracts
1. cloudy lens or cloudy pupil appearance may occur
2. vision loss may develop
3. advanced cases may progress to blindness
Onset of symptoms
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
1. late-onset signs may become apparent around 3 to 6 years
2. broader PRA sources indicate adult onset may occur around 3 to 9 years and blindness may progress within 1 to 2 years of signs
Probability Of Onset:
1. the matched health text indicates this may be a major and well-documented inherited concern in the breed
Congenital Sensorineural Deafness
1. present from birth
2. often diagnosed around 5 to 8 weeks with BAER testing
Probability Of Onset:
1. about 17.8 percent
2. penetrance was estimated at 0.72
3. the condition may be significant in the breed
Hip Dysplasia
1. signs may appear from 5 to 12 months in some dogs
2. or may not become obvious until middle age or later with arthritis
Probability Of Onset:
1. risk may be moderate
2. breed pages indicate predisposition and screening is advised
Elbow Dysplasia
1. signs may appear during growth or later as osteoarthritis develops
Probability Of Onset:
1. risk may be moderate because breed pages list predisposition
Cataracts
1. may occur at different ages depending on cause and progression
Probability Of Onset:
1. risk may occur as a secondary consequence of PRA or as an eye opacity problem needing differentiation from other lens changes
Reasons
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
1. the text indicates no daily chemical lack because this is a genetic retinal disorder
Hip Dysplasia:
1. the text indicates no simple chemical lack because this is primarily genetic and conformational
2. natural joint-support compounds may not keep pace with damage
Congenital Sensorineural Deafness
1. the content suggests melanocyte absence in parts of the inner ear may underlie disease
2. this is not a nutritional deficiency
Elbow Dysplasia
1. no specific chemical lack is identified in the provided text
Cataracts
- 1. no specific chemical lack is identified because cataracts may be hereditary , age-related , injury-related or linked with other disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy:
- 1. there is no treatment and management may focus on adaptation to blindness
2. annual eye testing and breeding affected dogs is not recommended
Congenital Sensorineural Deafness:
- 1. BAER testing may confirm hearing in each ear
2. there is no cure
3. management may rely on hand signals and safety planning
4. breeding affected dogs may be avoided
Hip Dysplasia
- 1. diagnosis may involve sedated X-rays and joint laxity assessment
2. weight management , controlled exercise , physical therapy , NSAIDs and surgery may be considered
3. excessive high-impact activity may be limited when painful
Elbow Dysplasia:
- 1. anti-inflammatory drugs may help pain and inflammation
2. surgery may be considered before osteoarthritis advances
Cataracts:
- 1. ophthalmic examination may be used for diagnosis
2. surgical removal may help in suitable cases
3. untreated mature cataracts may need anti-inflammatory eye medication to reduce secondary inflammation and glaucoma risk. Ask professional vets for detailed information.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy :
- 1. antioxidant blends can,might be helpful for overall eye support and oxidative stress balance
2. omega-3 fatty acids including DHA can,might be helpful for retinal support
Congenital Sensorineural Deafness
- 1. no supplement may reverse congenital deafness
Hip Dysplasia
- 1. glucosamine and chondroitin can,might be helpful for cartilage support
2. omega-3 fatty acids can,might be helpful for joint inflammation
3. green-lipped mussel can,might be helpful for mobility support
Elbow Dysplasia
- 1. joint supplements can,might be helpful for mobility support if recommended by a veterinarian
Cataracts
- 1. no supplement may cure cataracts
2. antioxidants might be suggested in some eye contexts but benefit may be limited
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