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| Breed: Australian Terrier |
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| Height: The Australian Terrier is about 10-11 inches tall. |
| Weight: The Australian Terrier weighs between 9-14 lbs. |
| Colors: The Australian Terrier can be blue and tan, solid sandy and solid red. |
| General Appearance: The Australian Terrier is a small, sturdy, medium-boned working terrier. This dog breed is rather long in proportion to height with pricked ears and a docked tail. The Australian Terrier has a harsh-textured outer coat, a distinctive ruff and apron, and a soft, silky topknot. Australian Terriers are sound and free moving with good reach and drive. |
| Temperment: The Australian Terrier is spirited, alert, courageous, and self-confident. This dog breed has a natural aggressiveness of a ratter and hedge hunter. The Australian Terrier is a great companion that is friendly and affectionate. Is good with older children and pets. |
| Care: The Australian Terrier's coat is easy to care for. Brush the dog's coat a couple of times a week. Brushing stimulates the natural oils in the dog's coat giving them a high gloss. Australian Terriers should only be bathed when necessary. |
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| Training: The Australian Terrier is easy to train for both breed and obedience competition or just to have as a well-mannered pet. |
| Activity: The Australian Terrier requires minimal exercise. This dog breed enjoys a daily walk or free roam in a fenced yard. |
| Life Span: The Australian Terrier lives an average life of 15 years. |
| Litter Size: The Australian Terrier has an average litter of 3-4 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The Australian Terrier originated in Australia. |
| Brief History: The Australian Terrier was 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. This dog breed is reputed to be an unsurpassed vermin killer, who could also dispose of a snake. |
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC (GB), UKC |
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