Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

A daily amount of 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dog food, split into two meals, is recommended. Any diet should be nutritionally balanced and appropriate to the dog's age and life stage. Clean, fresh water should be available.

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattles has a short weather-resistant, with little maintenance. They shed twice a year extensively. During these seasons, they only need to be washed twice a year.

Brushing them once a week with a rubber grooming mitt or tool or a de-shedding glove will help remove dead hair and maintain its appearance.

Keeping them clean and neat does not take so much effort. Begin accustoming them to being brushed and examined when they are still puppy. Handle their paws frequently ? dogs are touchy about their feet ? and look inside their mouth.

Trim their nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally to prevent painful tears and other problems. Their ears should be checked weekly for redness or a bad odour, which can indicate an infection.

Your careful weekly exam will help you spot potential health problems early.

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattles have high energy levels. They need to have 2 to 2.5 hours of exercise every day. They enjoy walking, fetching frisbee or a ball, playing with their dog friends in a park.

Stimulating activities are best for them to keep them healthy and happy.

Veterinary care is essential to a dog's health and well-being, however, the frequency of treatment and checkups will depend on the dog. Scheduled six-monthly health check visits with your vet are important to ensure they are healthy and happy throughout all life stages.

Routine maintenance for your dog gives you a chance to track your dog's growth and development, discuss any concerns with your vet, and form a key part of preventative care.

The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattles are both fun and protective of their family. They are best suited to adult families or houses with older children, preferably with some enclosed yard space for running around.

If you want an active companion and have the patience to teach them consistently, this is the breed for you! They can be excellent family dogs and a good addition to your family.

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattles are very clever, energetic, and strong. And though they are easy to train, they are sometimes regarded as stubborn because they got bored easily.

Use positive reinforcement to motivate them to do better. Design their routines in bite-sized, so they don't get bored easily.

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle can be friendly towards domestic pets as long as they are introduced gently and calmly. They have a herding instinct that tends them to herd any other animal in the house, regardless of size.

Proper and early socialization is suggested for them to teach them to behave properly around new friends.