Small Terrier Group

Australian Terrier

Also called Aussie

Great with kids
Apartment friendly
Barks a lot

The Australian Terrier is a small breed of terrier that originated in Australia. It is a compact and lively breed, with a short, wiry coat. Its head is large and round, with small, erect ears. Its legs are short and strong, and its tail is usually docked. The Australian Terrier is an intelligent and loyal breed, and it makes an excellent family pet. It is an active breed, and it needs regular exercise and mental stimulation. It is loyal and affectionate, and it enjoys spending time with its family.

Weight: 13–15 lb (6–7 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 10–11 in (25–28 cm)
Life span: 11–15 years
Exercise: About 45 minutes a day
Coat: Medium, Wire
Origin: Tasmania, Australia (19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Good in an apartment
Barking: Barks often
Training: Fairly easy to train

Care

Grooming: Regular brushing
Shedding: Sheds a little
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Confident Courageous Friendly Independent Spirited

Coat colours

Blue and tan, solid red and solid sandy

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)