We thought we were getting an ACD but as he grew realized he was a bit different luckily I met a woman with an ASTCD and we figured it out. If youre thinking of getting a Stumpy think long and hard before hand. What do you guys think? He is also very skittish and protective. Dont you just love surprises,Cynthia? No tan on him. Rescued him a couple months ago! We adopted him from a herding breed rescue group. I got my heeler one month ago when she was 4 months old. You have a remarkable breed, but if we could just mention something. He has attached to me and to our 130 lb Great Pyrenees/Mastif mix. They absolutely recognize their own breed and get far more excited to meet them than others dogs. We love her! Just because I love to show him off! How did you come to own a less common breed? These dogs do grab us by the heart and soul, do they not? Shes come a long way in the 6 short weeks Ive had her. Love this good boy! He is the best EVER! my 1 year old. So, we have been owned by ACD for 11 years now and she got really sick, we are trying to help to stay with us as long as possible, she is my girl. We will have him neutered. He will never disobey. When she turned a year old, all the destruction stopped, but she still had to have a lot of exercise. the nerves to his back legs. Hes so damn handsome!! This is our stumpy tail Murphy and heeled mix Marley. He was a rescue from Alabama. Your email address will not be published. We have a rescued Blue Healer who we feel was abused. Chief has never bitten anyone although he has warned many and I trust him 100% Needless to say I absolutely LOVE my red boy. They are indeed remarkable dogs. Thats a stumpy for sure. He showed up at our house and has never left. I named her Shade because she was hiding out of the hot sun and she became the love of my life. This may interest you: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/03/08/dog-dna-testing-test-kits-popular-but-veterinarians-warn-risks/3065059002/. We love him. Meet Gus. To be accurate, Gina, we would guess a Stumpy Tail expert would have to get their hands on your dog because there are major structural differences in breed type between the two breeds of cattle dogs. When Im walking with her, people sometimes ask, Does she want to eat my dog? I just tell them no, she wants to herd their dog. How did you get interested in the breed? If we may interject? These dogs are amazing protectors. Hard to say from the picture, Laurie, but his head is very ACD-ish (to us, anyway). This influences the breeds gait insofar as it having a tendency towards a more rotary action of its hindquarters, and ambling at a slow speed. He isnt super well coordinated took him a couple of times to figure out how to jump on the couch. We live in the country in Tennessee and have 40 acres but no cattle. That said, some Stumpy Tail pups are born with long tails, so its possible. Weve noticed it with our dogs, too. That a dog recognizes his own kind isnt unusual. Not sure if she is a stump tail or if she was docked. CF, could Gus BE any cuter? Now I am thinking maybe due to her long legs and thinner frame she is maybe stumpy ? An interesting insight into the breeds appearance in the United States comes via American soldiers whod been in the Pacific during World War II andstopped over inAustralia for R & R on their way home. This is Burleigh, she is a purebred ASTCD. She is perfect. We could not get any more information about his background, apart from the fact that his owner could no longer care for him. The breed is recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club, FCI (Fdration Cynologique Internationale), and the New Zealand Kennel Club. Can the breed test tell us? Adopting a stumpy tail was a huge commitment. I posted fe days ago and my photo didnt attach, so here it is. This is Malone my Grand puppy. Shes more slinder at the hips than a typical heeler and no speck of red on her (although I know thats not mandatory), Lets see if any of our readers can offer an opinion, Jeannie. We think our 3 year old is a stumpy. Buy on Ebay the most commonly shown one that had a huge, black DNA on package. Hello, Buck! But everyone ask what kind of dog she is. I have a stumpy tail. I have had Stumps for a long time and so love the breed of dog.. this is Gilhi Cherokee for dog (Gilley) every one that I kow that has ASTCD are the best people too.. . A mini heeler/stumpy mix. Lean body. Such a brilliant dog. Got her from a lab rescue group. But he still needs to follow me everywhere I go and even though he has trouble with the stairs, it has shown him that he doesnt have to do everything by myself. I had BELONG on my license plate, and named her before I knew the meaning of Tarkine. We love our girl. She was beautiful! a poster dog for the ASTCD breed! This is our Rio. Congratulations, Bill, Eva is lovely. Lets hope one of our readers can help identify him! Butch is wonderful, Lee, thank you for sharing his picture and also sharing a bit of advice. No leash necessary with this dog, he is obedient, smart, athletic, watchful and velcro-like. My original plan was to give her to a rescue, but she stole my heart after just a few hours. I rescued her from Kentucky, where she and her sister were found in a dumpster she is the most loyal, playful, sassy and snuggly little bean. Physical exercise is only half of what they need. She is quite simply the best! When we adopted her, her name was Pickles. I love the ASTCD. I just got my Stumpy puppy Abby and I hope she has the short legs like your girl. This is Boomer. great dog. They strike us a handsome, and super bright breed, Buddy. This is so cool, Carrie, and Lulu is wonderful! Very protective and loyal, but also extremely intelligent (maybe to smart). The most loyal, intelligent and loving dog Ive owned. He is a stubby tail cattle dog. Twin of our stumpy. Best and most challenging pup ever. (per his DNA test) His last foster family said he killed snakes and was extremely efficient at it. I LOVE the stumpy tails! She came to us at 1 yrs old so Im not sure if her tail was docked or natural. I call her my velociraptor shes so smart. He looks just like my Stumpy Shadow! I thought she was gone and my mind is still blown to this day. He will be going to our vet this week to get shots and to be looked at. Bless you for taking him in, Karie, hes wonderful! In this photo he is about 3, loves to play ball in the house, especially when I vacuum. this is our sweet rescue stumpy, laika. We didnt know she was a stumpy until recently prior to that, we felt bad that someone had abused her by cutting off her tail what a relief to know that wasnt true. However, he is a natural bob tail and he looks body wise, a bit different from other ACDs I see (not as thick, longer legs, etc.). Also, Stumpiescannot have tan points. Soooo.smart. That said, you will never have a more loving loyal companion who looks to you for instruction just because they want to please you. This is our Rio. Boomer is quite the looker, Brynn, and youve hit upon an important part of owning such a dog: Exercise. Hes too young to be jumping off of heights like a couch. But due to her short legs we believe she is a mix of something, but cant tell what. OH MY GOD THAT LOOKS JUST LIKE MY DOG RICO!!!!!!! We live on a 100 acre property, which is totally natural and located near the Barrington Tops in NSW Australia. Very intelligent and funny character with every sense ofbyhe word. Mary, were not sure what kind of recommendations youre asking about whether your dog could be a stumpy tail? It took a long time to gain her trust, but now she lives to protect me. Shes 4 now. Adopted our boy Quigley at age three, now thirteen; however still plays and act like his three year old self. We appreciate your note, thanks for writing! Smart, Sweet, loyal, good watchdog and endless energy! she is 25 lbs. You may want to look at some mobility options for him: https://www.handicappedpets.com/blog/ivdd-mobility-aids/, and also https://eddieswheels.com/p/30/Wheelchairs-For-Dogs-With-IVDD. He LOVES swimming in the ocean. There was no registry for either breed in the US at the time, and in the end, the Americans just wanted tough working dogs to control their stock. She is a smart, stubborn, funny dog. She tires out after about 2 miles. LOL, we can see how Wildfire has stumbled into a miserable life with you, Jason (wheres the personal hand maid?). She has all the features of a stumpy. My red stumpy Chief is my absolute best friend! Wed love to get another one to keep him company. But she has a tail. Like David Geib posted about his Sadie, Tobi is the best companion I have ever had human or animal!! Still, we were a little nervous about taking him to an off-leash park. Thanks for sharing him with us, hes a sweetie! We got him sight-unseen, and wondered if he was feral, if he had been abused, but he had clearly been loved and cared for. Cousin of yours. (She was 10 weeks alone in a room, while all other dogs had a dog roommate, and she was returned on 11/12/2022, after being adopted on 11/11/22; These are quite simply the best dog you will ever had, if trained properly! Their is a breeder from Texas, and theirs are directly from pure Aussies origin. My Freya was originally named Laverne and shes about 2 years old. Aiello automatically went to take a knee, but before his knee could hit the ground, he heard a gunshot. She is extremely social and wants to be best friends with every person (esp kids) and animal she meets. He has the best eyes, Sarah! She is so smart and always solving problems. This is Buford Bud. Could he be an ASTCD? He has been such a wonderful addition to our family. She could chase balls all day and will herd her balls into groups and hide them in various locations. Hi, we have a lovely boy who came with CKC registration as an ACD. Her name is LuLu. Is very selective of his dog friends as well. This is CASH! I found a salt and pepper stub tail hiding under my deck one summer day. AND, I read somewhere that Stumpys love to rub their heads on their owners and he is the first dog weve ever had that did that! Absence of tan and ears indicate Stumpy tho Likely a mix, showing the best of both! The slang term, cankles (a combination of the words ankle and calf) describes legs in which there is little definition between a persons lower calf and ankle. I rescued this guy because he was causing a lot of ruckus for his past owners. People need to be advised that this breed is very energetic especially when they are puppies. These guys are definitely more aloof than other more cuddly breeds. So full of energy and so sweet. We know of several dogs whose results were improbable due to the rareness of a parents breed. How beautiful she is. Sold Out: The Dogs of National Purebred Dog Day 2020 Calendar. Ive always assumed she was a blue heeler but she doesnt check all of the boxes. Hey all. This guy showed up about a year ago. He accidently bred to our Australian Shepherd and every one of the puppies was a NBT! Lets hope you get an answer soon, Heather! I rescued my stumpy from an animal shelter. Our stumpy Arabela looks very similar but her ears are a little floppier, and she has black patches on the merle background. So sweet and playful but leary of strangers. 10 months old and best buddy to our 3yo American Staffofordshire. Best dog Ive ever had. Wonderful insights, Mannuel, and a great picture, thank you for sharing both! Like yours! Funny, eh? There is little disagreement that this is a tough breed, but a marvelous one when in the right situation. She is high energy, but I now have walking buddy. Such a wonderful face, Lucy! A Stumpys earsare almost pointed, set higher on the head than the ears are on the Australian Cattle Dog, and are wide apart. This is Arlo hes 14 weeks not sure what kind he is could someone give me some clarification on him. I want to rescue another, anyone know of a good rescue in the US? So handsome! Hes smart, loyal maybe a bit too much as he can be a bit of a sick to other people. So I did find Oreo and he was classified as a blue heeler mix, now I am starting to think he might be a stumpy tail blue heeler. One will find varying opinions on the suitability of a Stumpy Tailed Cattle Dog as a general farm dog. We ask our vast readership to weight in: Is this lass a Stumpy Tail? www.workingdogmagazine.com/uswda-aiellos-memorial-to-k9-stormy-mwds/. This is Chase. Denver, CO 80001. Share on Linked In He is absolutely nuts, playful, loyal and bossy. Cost is around $45. Follow us on facebook for the most up-to-date stories and news. Yours looks very similar to mine- I was just looking into the difference between the two types of Aussie Cattle dogs as mine has been found to be Stumpy X German pointer. her first and last time which Im glad she had because otherwise i wouldnt have this amazing boy, and storm wouldnt have this amazing relationship with her son they are besties. Not to say that he is not very friendly and loving to his momma and our kids the youngest of is now 16. This is Blue, my 13 year old stumpy tail. I quickly realized that that wasnt quite right, though. There is nothing like hearing from an experienced owner! Love the name!! Were not breed experts, but to our laymans eyes, its a real possibility. Enjoyed reading all your comments . Thanks! How did you find yours? We have a male his name is Fenrir we got him from a random person that had adopted a brother and sister but realized quickly they couldnt handle them both. He is in 9 months old rescued from kill shelter in Alabama, we live in Florida and it took some effort to get him. Extremely smart, energetic, too damn protective, loyal, athletic, bites, waitnips/strikes everyone except me. They never leave my side when Im walking 3 miles or just hanging around the house. He only actually plays with a handful of dogs hes met and usually sticks by my side whenever I take him to a dog park. I am fostering a 2 y/o 1/2 Border collie, 1/4 stumpy, 1/4 cattle dog. I take her hiking and she has her own little backpack to carry her things which she absolutely loves. These dogs need a job. Does anyone have an answer for me. Shes wonderful, Ruth! I cant tell if mine is a stubby or just an Aussie or a cross of the 2? Meet Lady Tarkine Tarkina Snowfire. Two years old, about 40 pounds. He is very timid and I am thinking he has been abused. Anyone have a breeder I can contact or know of any for sale? She has been wonderful! These dogs are no joke! Hell be 6 months old next week. Not a pack dog, will eat anything scavenged, large prey drive. My dog is identical to yours but for a spot. She was too much for them; and started to act out of boredom. I wonder if i am being overly worried about those two things and he is just fine. Share by Email, National Purebred Dog Day Got him from a herding dog rescue. We have had blue heelers on our farm for over 30 years as we used to have show cattle. My little Stumpy Freya. Hi this is Butch our 4 month old. Jade, shes lovely, and its heartening to hear that not all Stumps are rescues, but are purpose purchases. So smart, she was already house trained, stays right by my side always, and has been wonderful with other dogs, cats, kids and strangers. A tired dog is a good dog, and dogs all need a job to do, even if its guarding your lap. Ive only had two other dogs as smart and wonderful as Tobi. The most amazing thing is his ability to ALWAYS be aware of my moods and emotions as if we are super in sync..If a person gives me the creeps, He will watch them intently and stand in front of me if they come close, if Im scared or nervous he will sit in front of me facing out in a guarding position, If Im angry with my partner or anyone really he will lay over my feet with both paws and head covering them protectively and if I am grieving or sad he will lay close by my side and look up at me (almost with a concerned look) consistently. I love the pictures of the pups I am currently searching for a Stumpy tail of my own, but am not having any luck in the US. She was lucky to have you and a wonderful life! We have mixed feelings about breed DNA tests, Michel, and think theres no harm in doing one as long as you dont hang your hat on the results. Can you help?? Some time ago I started to look for another ACD since I only would have another one of those. Puppies go through a whole lot of stages before they reach adulthood, Eliot. I have had him from a pup straight from his Mum and Dad and he is now 5 years old. That is so ironic! This is Winter. hoping to find another as companion for her. Oh, and you will have to start running half marathons w your Stumpy, just to tire them out. Rescued her 7 weeks ago from the desert. Belonging is what we are all about. Heelers are truly amazing my two amaze me everyday they are super smart with so much energy they truly make me laugh everyday with there silly behaviour, My stumpy girl Storm is the mother to boof she had a litter of 11 pups! I too have a rescue Stumpy named Freya and they look so similar!! Lily was quite lovely, and you were a hero for taking in a special needs dog. Cheryl, our sense is the dogs in Australia have learned (and been bred, in the case of the Australian Terrier) to dispatch snakes, so it very well could be the dingo ancestry showing up! She would be chasing rabbits and squirrels if we let her off the leash, but we are waiting a year before that! And we also have a dog named, Stop that! Other names include, QUIT BARKING and DROP THAT.. She is the best companion. Our boy, 13 yr. old QuigleySoooo.smart!!! Helps me herd sheep and cow and my other dogs and the catyou get the picture:) I have a stumpy! Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. What a harrowing story, Sam, and a great ending that could have gone really differently! Strangers who see her say she is beautiful all day, every day and they are thrilled to tell me: No copying of any content allowed unless given permission. The previous was one of the best dogs ive ever known. We neednt have worried; he is so playful with every dog there, and at least five people have told us their dog never plays with other dogs, but Yogi seems to bring out the puppy in them all. We rescued Freckled Girl Pecosa last Christmas she has been the joy of our lives. Family vacations are spent in SD, with daily visits to the dog beach on Coronado Is. Shes a love! He is perfect! She is a mix of a red and blue heeler. Textbook Stumpy if you ask me. Chief is fiercely protective and just as sweet and loving, he is always at my heel, even at a dog park he will have a quick sniff and straight back to my side, he is obedient, eager to please, brave and alert. It gets her into trouble sometimes. But now that shes comfortable with us, shes a hoot! Silver park, you can also get one from Australia and ship it to you, last I checked the shipping is only around $300- 500. These dogs are incredible. Sadie, Around 2yr got her in Florida. We would love to do DNA testing to find out what she is, but havent found a test that has the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog in its database. Loves my hiking girls. I did some researching to look for answers and thats when I 1st learned about ASTCDs. Sadly, we just found out that he has IVDD and it is slowly cutting off He mostly stick with other cattle dogs or herding dogs its kind of weird. Jason, Stumpy probably stays by your side to protect you. He is absolutely perfect in every single way and I honestly dont think I could live without him. Send a picture? Were not experts on Stumpy Tails, Jennifer, but perhaps one of our readers can help! Shed lived with a young family full of kids, dogs and cats. I saw pictures of them online and was amazed by how beautiful they were! LOL, we think youll discover that there is a large community of Stump Tail owners equally besotted with their dogs and can there ever be a better endorsement for a breed than loving owners and fans? It requires an experienced firm owner. Our Veterinarian has a particular interest in this breed and he said shes one of the best hes ever seen. Hi everyone! 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