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The Australian Terrier is one of the smallest of the terrier dog group. It was originally bred in Australia about 1885 as a working dog to guard mines and to tend sheep. The Australian Terrier is a wholesome and hardy breed. They are long-living to 15 years or more and totally free of any main hereditary defects.

They have a rough-textured straight coat 2in. to 3in. long with colorings ranging from silver- or blue-black through to tan with a distinctive soft-haired topknot on their head.

The Australian Terrier is tough and cheeky, and stands 9in to 11in high. Even so, like several other terrier breeds, in its personal thoughts it is a considerably bigger dog and is really fearless. It is energetic and loyal and will display wonderful affection to its family. It is confident and curious, has keen hearing and eyesight and therefore tends to make a helpful watchdog. Simply because it likes to please its master is can be much more simply trained than some other terriers.

As opposed to numerous other terrier breeds the Australian Terrier does not usually display aggression towards other dogs even though they might chase little animals outdoors the house. They can occasionally display wariness towards strangers though they are not excessively suspicious. They travel well and can be somewhat simpler to train than other terrier sorts though their coaching wants to be strict their self-assured nature can make them want to follow their own ideas rather than yours!

Australian terriers make very good apartment dogs. They are adaptable and will stay active indoors but will require outdoor exercise and, like all terriers, need to be walked on a leash due to their tendency to chase other animals.

The Australian Terrier sheds tiny or no hair and will not demand clipping except possibly around the eyes and ears when blunt-nosed scissors really should be utilized. Typical brushing is encouraged. This will stimulate all-natural oil secretion from the skin which will aid to create a high gloss to the coat. Clip the toenails frequently. Australian Terriers do not need washing more than as soon as a month. More frequent washing will tend to make their tough coat go lank. read more

Your Australian Terrier will think about himself to be a element of your family members and will be a loyal and loving companion.