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Australian Terrier
Scarlett, the Australian Terrier all grown up!
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Pronunciation |
Australian
Terrier |
Description |
The "Aussie," as it is affectionately
known, is one of the smallest in the Terrier Group. The Australian Terrier is a
sturdy, short legged, little dog. It has a long head, with erect, v-shaped 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 chest is strong, moderately wide and deep. It has small
cat-like feet and the docked tail stands up. The rough-textured, weatherproof
coat is about 2-3 inches (5-6.5 cm.) long and comes in solid red, sandy, or dark
or silvery blue with tan markings on the head and legs. The breed sports a stop
knot between the ears, and an apron and ruff that are lighter colored and
finer-textured than the rest of the coat. When an Aussie puppy is a few days old
the dewclaws are usually removed. |
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Temperament |
The Australian Terrier is a tough, cheeky little
fellow with the courage of a much larger dog. It has boundless energy
and is very loyal, showing great affection for its immediate family and its
extraordinary intelligence makes it a responsive and very protective companion.
It is an alert, amusing and loveable little dog. Spirited, curious, and
self-assured, it has very keen hearing and eyesight, so it makes an excellent
watchdog. It wants to please its master and is more easily obedience trained
than most other terriers. This breed is not snappish, likes to bark and is very
good with children provided they do not tease the dog. They are friendly with
other dogs as well as other pets. However they may chase small animals
outside the house and should be in a safe area at all times. Strangers, on the
other hand, may find these dogs unfriendly although they are really not
excessively suspicious. This is a good dog to travel with. The training of the
Australian Terrier needs to be strict because this self-confident dog prefers to
follow its own ideas, although they learn very quickly. The Australian Terrier
is a very economical breed to feed. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm.)
Weight: 9-14 pounds (4-6 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
The Australian Terrier is a hardy, healthy breed.
It is long lived and free of any major hereditary diseases. |
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Living Conditions |
The Australian Terrier is good for apartment
living. It is fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard provided it
is taken for walks on a lead. They should not be allowed to roam free because
they have a tendency to chase. |
Exercise |
The Australian Terrier is an adaptable little dog,
which needs to be taken on a daily walk.
They enjoy the chance to romp and play in a safe area. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 15 or more years |
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Litter Size |
Average of 4 Puppies |
Grooming |
The stiff, long, shaggy coat is easy to care for
and does not need clipping. Simply brush several times a week, being gentle with
the soft undercoat. Brushing stimulates natural oils and will soon bring the
coat to a high gloss. Because the breed standard is for a hard coat, don't wash
this Terrier too often - any more than about once a month will make the coat
lank. The coat should be brushed while it dries. Be sure to trim around the eyes
and ears, if necessary, with blunt-nosed scissors. It also requires plucking
about every three months. The nails should be clipped regularly. The Australian
Terrier sheds little to no hair. |
| Origin |
Developed in Australia, and one of the smallest
working terriers, the Australian Terrier was first shown as the Australian
Rough-Coated Terrier in 1868 in Melbourne, Australia. Officially recognized in
1933, the breed was probably created by crossing many Terrier breeds including
the Irish, Cairn, Norwich, Dandie Dinmont, Yorkshire, and the Skye Terriers. He
was used for rodent and snake control, as a watchdog, and even as a
shepherd and as a companion. The Australian Terrier is relatively new to
the United States, and was first recognized by the AKC in 1960. Some of the
Australian Terrier's talents are watchdogging, tracking, agility, and performing
tricks. |
Group |
Terrier, AKC Terrier |
Recognition |
FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, ATCSA,
CET, CKC, APRI, ACR |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
ATCSA = Australian
Terrier Club of South Australia
CET = Club
Español de Terriers (Spanish Terrier Club)
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Winston’s “Roux” of Glen Eyre, the Australian Terrier puppy
Photo Courtesy of Australian Terrier Club of South
Australia.
Scarlett, the Australian Terrier all grown up!
Australian Terrier
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