Australian Terrier

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Description: The Australian Terrier is affectionately known at the "Aussie". He is one of the few non-English terriers. Created by Australian setters he is the smallest of the working terriers. He has boundless, playful energy and is a very loyal and affectionate companion for his immediate family. He adapts well to all living conditions and climates. Because of his quite and affectionate nature he makes a great companion for children, elderly or the handicapped.

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Weight: 12 - 14 lbs

Height: 10 inches

Colors: Blue, steel blue, or dark gray-blue with rich tan on face, ears, under body, lower legs and around the vent.

Coat: Harsh, straight, dense and long, with short, soft undercoat.

Temperment: Australian Terriers are feisty, dutiful

With Children: Yes, older children.

With Pets: Yes

Watch-dog: Very High

Guard-dog: Low

Care and Training: The Australian Terrier has easy to care for coat. Brush the coat a couple of times a week as the brushing stimulates the natural oils in their coat giving them a high gloss. Australian Terriers should be bathe only when necessary. Minimum exercise is needed, but they will enjoy a daily walk or free roam in a fenced yard. Easy to train for both breed and obedience competition or a well-mannered pet.

Learning Rate: High

Activity: Medium, is active, easy to live with.

Living Environment: Urban, rural, suburban. Apartment is fine if sufficient if daily walks are given.

Health Issues: May suffer from dislocated kneecaps, deterioration of the hip joint and skin problems.

Life Span: 15 + years

Litter Size: 3 - 4

Country of Origin: Austalia

History: Developed over the past 150 years in Australia. The Australian Terrier is a combination of several British Terriers such as the Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, Irish and Yorkshire. Australian Terriers are reputed to be an unsurpassed vermin killer, who could also dispose of a snake. First Registered by the AKC: 1960, AKC Group: Terrier, Class: Terrier, Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC (GB), UKC

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