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Australian Terrier Temperament
If a reserved and well behaved dog is what you are seeking, then an Australian Terrier is one you will adore. They are full of character and very energetic.

 


Australian Terrier Temperament
The smallest of the working terriers, the Australian Terrier is a confident and alert dog with bags of courage and plenty of spirit.

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Dog Breed Group Terrier Dogs Origin of Breed Australia, vermin hunter. Life Expectancy 15 + Years Color Blue and tan, grey-blue and tan, the richer these colours the better. Blue on tail very dark.

Australian Terrier - Overview and History
The Australian Terrier, also known as the Aussie, is a breed of dog in the Terrier Group and is one of the smallest dogs in the working terrier group.

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The Australian Terrier was the first dog recognized to be native to Australia in 1868.

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Australian Terrier
Description:
The Australian Terrier is a rugged and hardy dog with all the positive and few of the negative aspects of the terrier dog breeds.

Australian Terrier's Behavior
Recommended for: companion dog.
Australian Terriers tend to have a lot of energy, but not so much that the average person can't keep up. With their heritage of hunting small animals, terriers can be aggressive.

Australian Terrier Temperament
Although instinctively aggressive toward vermin and small rodents, the Australian Terrier is generally a loving and affectionate companion that is good with children.

Australian Terrier Breed Information and Pictures
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Australian Terrier
Pedigree Points
Recognized: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI, KC (GB), KUSA
Height: 10-11 in (25-27.5cm)
Weight: 14 lb (6.5kg)
Coat: Harsh, straight, dense, and long, with short, soft undercoat ...

Australian Terrier Personality
The Australian terrier is a sturdy, brave dog, with a quiet and affectionate predisposition. This breed's attentiveness and loyalty make it a great watchdog and companion.

Australian Terrier Puppy Breed Information
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Australian Terrier

This spirited, smart Terrier from Down Under makes an energetic and loyal companion.

Australian Terrier
Alternative Name
Aussie (National Terrier of Australia)
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The Australian Terrier is considered as one of the smallest working dog breeds. These small dogs originated from Australia. The main purpose of their breeding was for works such as a vermin hunter, shepherd, watchdog, and as a companion.

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Australian Terrier profile
Breed Group: Terrier
Weight: 12-14 lbs
Height: 10-11 inches
Color(s): blue and tan, solid sandy, and solid red
Country Australia
Life expectancy 15 years
Litter size 4 avg
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Australian Terrier
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breed of small, hardy terrier perfected in Australia c.1885. It stands about 10 in. (25.4 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 12 to 14 lb (5.5-6.4 kg).

Australian Terriers are energetic, playful little dogs with a lot of spunk and personality. They posses the courage of a much larger dog, and they have unlimited energy and affection. They are loyal to their families and are protective companions.

Australian Terriers are one of the smallest terriers that is a little too courageous and readily challenge a big dog without going over the results.
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Australian Terriers have been trained successfully in all levels of obedience, agility, earthdog, and tracking, and have competed in national obedience events.

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The Australian Terrier has an attractive ruff circling the neck with a crest of longer hair that enhances its intelligent and keen expression. This working terrier has a medium-boned, small, and sturdy body that is longer than it is tall.

The Australian Terrier is a sturdy little dog with a long head, erect ears and sparkling dark eyes. The black nose has a V-shaped space above it. The teeth should meet in a scissors bite. The body is slightly longer than tall, with a level topline.

The Australian terrier is small, sturdy and medium-boned; it is long in proportion to height. This is a working terrier that should exhibit a ground-covering gait and hard condition.

The Australian Terrier is a member of the terrier group. They are small sturdy dogs, essentially used as working terriers, but can make excellent companion dogs.

Temperament: Australian Terriers are feisty and dutiful. They are friendly, spirited and alert. Always on call, the Australian Terrier is a courageous breed. They are self-confident, and affectionate with their families.

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The national terrier of Australia, this is one of the smallest of the working terriers.

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Dog Breeds - Australian Terrier
Place of Origin:Australia Life Expectancy:12 - 14 years Colour:The dog's coat is rough or harsh to the touch, with a soft undercoat and a distinctive ruff around the neck.

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Australian Terrier / Miniature Australian Shepherd Hybrid
The Mini Australian Shepterrier is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Australian Terrier and the Miniature Australian Shepherd.

AUSTRALIAN TERRIER
In the early XX century, several terrier varieties were crossed, such as the Dandie Dinmont, the cairn and the Yorkshire, taken by the English emigrants to Australia to gain a different breed, ...

Australian Terrier: A small dog of a breed originally bred in Australia, having a coarse blackish coat with tan markings.

Australian Terrier is an active breed that needs a good outing every day, either a moderate walk, a rollicking game, or an off-lead run in a safe area.

Australian Terrier
BACKGROUND
Proudly Australian, the breed evolved from a variety of British terriers that had been brought out to this country by settlers.

Australian Terrier
The first breed developed and shown in the land down under, the Australian Terrier springs from the same basic stock as the Yorkshire Terrier but is a slightly larger, coarser dog without the flowing coat.

Australian Terriers come in solid red, sand-colored with tan markings or silvery blue with tan markings. They shed little to no hair and should be brushed regularly to distribute the natural oils in their coats. This breed is non-shedding.

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History: The Silky is generally believed to have developed by crossing the Yorkshire Terrier with the Australian Terrier in Sydney in the 1890s, ...

The Silky is believed to have developed by crossing the Yorkshire Terrier with the Australian Terrier in Sydney in the 1890s, ...

The silky Australian terrier, as implicit in its name, is known for its long fur (14 cm) fine, smooth and very silky texture, with a central line that distributes it in two falling bands. The colors are blue, gray and silver.

It was developed in the 19th century and, although there are no extant breeding records from that period, it is believed that its progenitors were Australian Terriers crossed with Yorkshire Terriers with perhaps the addition of Dandie Dinmont and ...

The Silky Terrier originated when Australian breeders mixed Yorkshire Terriers with native Australian Terriers to improve the latter's blue & tan coat color.

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The following breeds are classified as terrirers by the American Kennel Club: airedale terrier, Australian terrier; Bedlington terrier; border terrier; bull terrier; cairn terrier; Dandie Dinmont terrier; fox terrier; Irish terrier; ...

The Tenterfield Terrier has English origins but, like dog breeds such as the Miniature Fox Terrier, the Australian Terrier, the Silky Terrier, and the Australian Cattle Dog, was developed uniquely in Australia.

See also: Silky Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, Working Terrier, Australian Silky Terrier, Aussie