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AUSTRALIAN TERRIER — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The FCI is the World Canine Organization, which includes 83 members and contract partners (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 339 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The "owner" countries of the breeds write the standards of these breeds in co-operation with the Standards and Scientific Commissions of the FCI, and the translation and updating are carried out by the FCI. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
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Australia |
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10-11 inches at the shoulders |
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Approximately 14 to 16 lbs. |
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The Australian Terrier is a small sturdy, somewhat longer in relation to height, medium-boned working terrier. He is alert and strong in personality, and a very active little dog. One of the smallest of the Terrier breeds, the Aussie however, like many Terriers, believes himself to be a much larger dog than he is. Keen, intelligent and self-assured, the Aussie is also friendly and affectionate and makes a wonderful companion. He is a natural watch dog and will sound an alarm should any strange dog or person approach.
Originally bred to hunt rats and snakes, he is an excellent jumper and it is very difficult for him to resist the urge to chase squirrels, rabits, cats, etc.
He has a harsh, easy to care for coat that is either blue & tan, solid sandy, or solid red. He also has a distinctive ruff and apron and a soft, silky topknot.
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Health Issues:
If you are considering the adoption of a Australian Terrier puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Health Resources:
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Breed Standards:
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Grooming:
- Basic Grooming Hints — From the Australian Terrier Club of South Australia
- Grooming — This growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes grooming information, tips, and techniques along with listings of Groomers from across Canada.
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your Australian Terrier, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
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Additional Information:
- Clubs, Sports & Activities — Information on the various sports and activities you can get involved in as well as listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada. (For Anatolian Shepherd specific clubs in Canada and around the World, see the Breed Clubs section.)
- Working Dogs — A section dedicated to the working dog. See information about some of the jobs you can get involved in with your dog.
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Last Updated: 14 August 2009
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