Australian Terrier
Breed Information |
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| Popularity |
2022: #136 2021: #152 2020: #134 2019: #142 2018: #139 2017: #137 2016: #136 2015: #125 |
| Name | Australian Terrier |
| Other names | Aussie |
| Origin |  Australia |
| Breed Group | Terrier (AKC:1960 & UKC) |
| Size | Smallest |
| Type | Purebred |
| Life span | 12-15 years |
| Temperament |
Alert Companionable Courageous Even Tempered Loyal Spirited Intelligent |
| Height | 9-11 inches (23-28 cm) |
| Weight | 9-14 pounds (4-6 kg) |
| Colors |
Blue & Tan Red Sandy Blue |
| Litter Size | 3-6 puppies |
| Puppy Prices |
Average $1200 - $1500 USD The price a breeder places on their puppies will all depend on the stats of the dam and sire and how much the breeder as put into raising the puppies. An Australian Terrier puppy is likely to cost between $1,000 and $1,800. |
Breed Characteristics |
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| Adaptability |
5 stars |
| Apartment Friendly |
3 stars 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. |
| Barking Tendencies |
3 stars Occassional |
| Cat Friendly |
1 stars |
| Child Friendly |
4 stars Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. |
| Dog Friendly |
1 stars |
| Exercise Needs |
4 stars The Australian Terrier is an adaptable little dog that needs to be taken on a daily walk. They enjoy the chance to romp and play in a safe area. |
| Grooming |
3 stars Moderate Maintenance: There is nothing complicated about grooming an Australian Terrier. Brush his coat once a week with a soft slicker brush, trim his toenails once a month, and bathe him in mild shampoo as needed every three months or so. Check the ears once a week for dirt, redness, or a bad odor that can indicate an infection, then wipe out weekly using a cotton ball dampened with gentle ear cleaner recommended by your veterinarian to prevent problems. |
| Health Issues |
4 stars Hypoallergenic: Yes |
| Intelligence |
4 stars Ranking: #34 Full Ranking ListAussies rank 34th in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs, being of above average "Working and Obedience" intelligence, indicating good trainability. |
| Playfulness |
4 stars |
| Shedding Level |
1 stars Minimal Shedding: This dog will shed a negligible amount. Recommended for owners who do not want to deal with dog hair in their cars and homes. |
| Stranger Friendly |
3 stars |
| Trainability |
4 stars Easy Training: The Australian Terrier sometimes has its own agenda, so training must be strict, but not harsh. Australian Terriers learn quickly and can pick up a number of tricks and activities. They excel at dog agility and earthdog competitions, in which they must scent and track prey through a series of underground tunnels. |
| Watchdog Ability |
3 stars |
Australian Terrier Names |
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| Rank | Boy Names | Girl Names |
| 01 | Max | Daisy |
| 02 | Buddy | Sophie |
| 03 | Toby | Lucy |
| 04 | Milo | Lily |
| 05 | Riley | Coco |
| 06 | Tucker | Annie |
| 07 | Louie | Lexi |
| 08 | Jackson | Penny |
| 09 | Riley | Luna |
| 10 | Lucky | Gracie |
| 100 Cute Puppy Names › | ||
Overview |
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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. Its weatherproof coat is made up of a short, soft undercoat and a harsh, straight, outer coat, about 2.5 inches long, shorter on the tail and lower legs. It sports a ruff around the neck and a topknot of longer hair adds to its keen, intelligent expression. One of the quieter terriers, the Aussie is nonetheless a plucky, tough character, ready to go after a rodent when the chance arises. It is fun-loving and adventurous, and needs daily exercise to keep it from becoming frustrated. It is clever and generally eager to please, making it one of the more obedient terriers. It gets along fairly well with other dogs and household pets. It is reserved with strangers. Reflecting its earth dog heritage, it does like to dig. |
History |
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The Australian Terrier and the Australian Silky (both toy-type breeds) share common ancestors. One version of the breed's history states it is a cross of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, from which it gained the topknot; the Skye Terrier, from which it got its short legs, long coat and length of body; the Irish Terrier, from which the color of the reds and sandies came; and the Manchester Terrier, from which came the rich tan markings of the blue and tans. It is also said it was crossed with the Yorkshire Terrier to control the size. It is a typical terrier in character and temperament and an effective rodent killer and watchdog. It was first recognized by the AKC in 1960. |
References
- [1] ^ YouTube: Australian Terrier - Top 10 Facts
