Australian Terrier
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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. Distribution of blue and tan as fo
- Coat
- Straight, fine and glossy; silky texture
- Exercise Needs
- Minimum exercise is needed, but he will enjoy a daily walk or free roam in a fenced yard.
- Temperament
- Very friendly, quick and responsive.
- Good with Children
- Good with older children. Good with other pets.
- Grooming Needs
- Easy to care for coat. Brush his coat a couple of times a week as the brushing stimulates the natural oils in his coat giving hi
- Average Size - Male (in)
- 10 - 11
- Average Size - Female (in)
- 10 - 11
- Average Weight - Male (lbs)
- 12 - 14
- Average Weight - Female (lbs)
- 12 - 14
- Health Issues
- May suffer from dislocated kneecaps, deterioration of the hip joint and skin problems.v
- Living Conditions
- Urban, rural, suburban. Apartment is fine if sufficient if daily walks are given.
Breed Description
The Australian Terrier is one of the newer terrier breeds. First exhibited in 1885 as the Australian rough terrier, the perky breed can be traced back to an extinct British breed, the broken-haired, black-and-tan Old English terrier, but it includes in its heritage a number of other terriers, among them possibly the Dandie Dinmont, Skye, Scottish, Cairn, and Yorkshire terriers.