Australian Terrier
Terrier Group
AKC RecognizedFamily-friendlyCan suit apartment life
📏 Size
Extra Small
⚖️ Weight
7 - 9 kg
🌍 Origin
Australia
🐕 Shedding
Minimal
✂️ Grooming
Every few weeks
Energy Level
high
Exercise: About 1 hr a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Good to know
- Small but tough: developed in Australia to control rodents and snakes, they are spirited terriers with a strong urge to chase and dig.
- Low-shedding coat: the harsh coat sheds little and needs weekly brushing, with occasional stripping of loose hair to keep it neat.
- Confident companions: they bond closely with their family and are alert watchdogs.
- Need activity: they enjoy daily walks and play, and secure fencing helps keep their hunting instincts in check.
Getting out with a Australian Terrier
They need daily exercise beyond a stroll: longer trails, games of fetch and time to run at the park.
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