Monday, August 27, 2012

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog


Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog photo
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
The history of the breed:
Breed bred in Australia, specifically to work with the herds of wild cattle. It was derived from a cross breeds such as alpine smooth collie, Dingo, Dalmatian and Australian Kelpie. Work on breeding Australian Shepherds began in the middle and continued until the end of the 1800s, with the aim to provide the services of hardy cattle dog, able to survive in the harsh conditions of rural areas.

Description: A tireless worker and capable, attentive companion - the basic qualities of the breed. The Australian Cattle Dog tight and straight coat with mottled color. Most of the puppies are born all white, but as the coat color darkens. Australian Cattle Dogs are often called blue healers - in memory of the now-defunct breed of dog, which was characteristic biting cattle's legs.
weight: 16-23 kg
Height: 44-51 cm
color from red to dark gray
Character: independent but obedient and loyal.
Extremely efficient, hardy, vigorous, bestrashny in town better not to have, dogs need to move a lot to keep in shape.

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