Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

Aptly named for their stumpy tails, the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog was bred for the incredibly tough job of herding cattle in the scorching sun of the Australian Outback. They are sometimes referred to simply as Stumpy Tails, Stumpies, or Heelers. Contrary to popular belief, the Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog isn't merely an Australian Cattle Dog with a docked tail but is actually its own distinct breed. There are several key distinctions between the two, namely that the Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog has a leaner body type, longer legs, and a more square-set body. Sometimes Stumpies don't have a tail at all!