Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Going
Trainable
Good-natured
Cheerful

Energetic
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Responsive
Obedient
Loyal
Devoted
Aggressive
Watchful

United States

Australia

Miniature Schnauzer, Pug

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog and Australian Cattle Dog

Brown
Amber

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn

Blue
Red
Brindle

Schnugs have medium-length coats.

Stump Double Cattle Dogs have short coats.

A Schnug can have a litter of 4-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Stump Double Cattle Dog can have a litter of 1-7 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Epilepsy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Kidney Stones

Deafness
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Small Incidence Of Hereditary Eye Diseases Such As Collie Eye Anomaly And Primary Lens Luxation
Weight Gain
Dry Eye

Cataracts
Portosystemic Shunt
Cleft Lip or Palate
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Ulcerative Dermatosis

Urinalysis
Buccal Mucosal Screening
Blood Chemistry
Blood Glucose Tests
Physical and Neurologic Examination
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Tests and Blood Count
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
BAER Testing
Genetic Testing
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Schnug has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Stump Double Cattle Dog has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Schnugs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Stump Double Cattle Dogs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Schnugs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Stump Double Cattle Dogs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Schnug, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Stump Double Cattle Dog, it's at least 21 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Schnugs usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Stump Double Cattle Dogs usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Schnug requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Stump Double Cattle Dog is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 17-24 pound (8 - 11 kg) Schnug feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 35-50 pound (16 - 23 kg) Stump Double Cattle Dog feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Schnug is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Stump Double Cattle Dog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Schnug is between $36 - $49. This makes an average of $432 - $588 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Stump Double Cattle Dog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Schnug is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Stump Double Cattle Dogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Schnugs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Stump Double Cattle Dogs make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Schnugs are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Stump Double Cattle Dogs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Schnugs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Stump Double Cattle Dogs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Schnugs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Stump Double Cattle Dogs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Schnugs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The Stump Double Cattle Dog is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.