The Australian Terrier is a small terrier breed dog. While the breed was developed in Australia, it is descended from the rough coated type terriers from Great Britain in the early 19th century, and the ancestral types of the breeds were kept to kill mice and rats. It is identifiable by its short legs, medium length shaggy harsh double coat, and pointed ears. As the Australian Terrier was bred for companionship, they are people friendly and spirited, and as they should never start a fight, they will not back down from an attacker.
Australian Terriers have a withers height between 10”-11” (25-28 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 12-16 lb (5-7 kg). The Australian Terrier has an overall body length of roughly 18”-20” (46-51 cm), standing height between 14”-15” (36-38 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-15 years.
The Australian Terrier is a small terrier breed dog. While the breed was developed in Australia, it is descended from the rough coated type terriers from Great Britain in the early 19th century, and the ancestral types of the breeds were kept to kill mice and rats. It is identifiable by its short legs, medium length shaggy harsh double coat, and pointed ears. As the Australian Terrier was bred for companionship, they are people friendly and spirited, and as they should never start a fight, they will not back down from an attacker.
Australian Terriers have a withers height between 10”-11” (25-28 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 12-16 lb (5-7 kg). The Australian Terrier has an overall body length of roughly 18”-20” (46-51 cm), standing height between 14”-15” (36-38 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-15 years.
