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Australian
Terrier dog breed
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are an
Australian Terrier owner,
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Dog breed group |
Terriers |
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Origin of breed |
Australia,
vermin hunter. |
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Life expectancy |
15
+ Years |
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Color |
Blue
and tan, grey-blue and tan, the richer these colours the better.
Blue on tail very dark. Distribution of blue and tan as follows:
Silver-blue or fawn top-knot, tan around base of ears, muzzle
and on side of cheeks; blue from base of skull to tip of tail,
running down forelegs to near knees and down thighs to hocks;
tan line showing down stifles, and tan from knees and hocks
to toes and around vent. Blue colour must be established by
18 months of age. |
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Coat type |
Straight,
fine and glossy; silky texture |
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Exercise needs |
Minimum
exercise is needed, but he will enjoy a daily walk or free roam
in a fenced yard. |
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Temperament |
Very
friendly, quick and responsive. |
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Good with children |
Good
with older children. Good with other pets. |
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Grooming needs |
Easy to care for coat. Brush his coat a couple of times a week
as the brushing stimulates the natural oils in his coat giving
him a high gloss. Bathe only when necessary. |
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Average size (inches) |
10
- 11
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10
- 11
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Average weight (lbs) |
12
- 14
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12
- 14
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Health issues |
May suffer from dislocated
kneecaps, deterioration of the hip joint and skin problems. |
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Living conditions |
Urban, rural,
suburban. Apartment is fine if sufficient if daily walks are
given. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Australian Terrier is
one of the newer terrier breeds. First exhibited in 1885 as the Australian
rough terrier, the perky breed can be traced back to an extinct British
breed, the broken-haired, black-and-tan Old English terrier, but it
includes in its heritage a number of other terriers, among them possibly
the Dandie Dinmont, Skye, Scottish, Cairn, and Yorkshire terriers.
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Dog
breed infobits |
Like
most dogs the coat of the Australian Terrier will benefit from regular
brushing.
The Australian Terrier is a small but confident dog.
The Australian Terrier is are very similar to their cousin, the Yorkshire
Terrier. |
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