Dogs on Show 2013

The ASTCD Club of NSW inc wins the ‘Best Country Of Origin’ display for the 3rd year in a row.

Specialty Show 2012

The Club has a high reputation for its outstanding “trophy table” and takes great pride in its quality. Without the support of the following this would not be possible. Thank Continue Reading →

Breed Spotlight

The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is sometimes confused with the Australian Cattle Dog. Although they may share common origins in the dingo and possibly some imported dogs, they are Continue Reading →

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Welcome to the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Club of NSW Inc. This site has been developed to provide useful resources and information for guests and club members. We hope you enjoy learning about this unique Australian working breed.

Breed Introduction

The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog (ASTCD) or ‘stumpy’ was developed in Australia during the 19th Century as a drover’s or working dog.

Breed Standard

General Appearance: Shall be that of a well proportioned working dog, rather square in profile with a hard-bitten, rugged appearance

Finding a Breeder

After doing some research on the breed and deciding that you might be ‘owned’ by a Stumpy, the next step is to find a registered breeder.