How long does a Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog live?

The listed lifespan for a Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is 12–15 years.

How tall is a Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?

The listed height for a Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is 18–20 in (male), 17–19 in (female).

Is a Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is 3 out of 5.

What is the energy level of a Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?

The AKC energy score for a Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is 5 out of 5.

Foundation Stock Service

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is a medium dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 38–45 lb (male), 32–35 lb (female), height is 18–20 in (male), 17–19 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Alert, Active, Biddable.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dog — Photo: Wendy Hodges · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight38–45 lb (male), 32–35 lb (female)

SizeMedium

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

18–20 in (male), 17–19 in (female)

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13.5 years is about the same as the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 38.5 lb is about 4.4 lb heavier than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is Australia. The coat is described as double, short. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 1.4 points above the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 1 out of 5.

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