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Australian Terrier breed information and pictures
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The Australian Terrier is part of the Terrier group. The Australian Terrier is a dog with Excellent problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Australian Terrier is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Hunting, Watch Dog The Australian Terrier lifestyle is Adapts readily to inside or outside living
Thus far spared of significant genetic disorders, the Australian Terrier is a generally healthy and long-lived breed. It is important that when contacting a Australian Terrier breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Australian Terrier from a petstore which commonly are known to support Australian Terrier puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Australian Terrier health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Australian Terrier breed standard.
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Australian Terrier |
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Group:
Terrier |
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Shoulder Height:
09.75 in - 09.75 in |
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Weight:
12-14 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Medium amount |
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Intelligence:
High |
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Suitability for kids:
Good |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Breed was developed in the early 1800's to be used for dispatching rabbits, rats and snakes. Came from crosses of a number of terriers including Dandie Dinmonts which have given them their distinctive topknot.
Character:
Playful, alert and extremely intelligent.
Temperment:
Good with children so long as they don't tease it. Shy around strangers.
Coat:
Medium length, straight hard hair.
Care
Pluck coat about every three months. Groom with brush and comb once a week.
Colour:
Blue/tan or clear sandy
Comments:
Purposes:
Family Pet, Hunting, Watch Dog
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