Dog Breeds: Australian Terrier

When and how the Australian Terrier appeared, it is not known for certain. Apparently, it was artificially derived, but what kind of breeds were used for crossing, no one knows (although, judging by the external similarity, Yorkshire terriers have not been there).

The first mention of the breed dates back to 1888. For the first time, Australian terriers were spotted in Australia, due to which the breed got its name. But their homeland is most likely England, whence these dogs were later brought to the "land of antipodes".

The Australian Terrier is a small dog whose height is 25 cm, weight - about 6.5 kg (for a male, the bitches are slightly smaller). Despite its tiny size, these are very strong dogs. In Australian terriers, straight wool of medium length (about 6 cm). To the touch, the wool is tough, but the undercoat is soft and short.

There are several variations in the color of Australian terriers. One option is blue or darkgray-blue color with bright-red markings on the ears, muzzle, lower body and legs, on the paws and around the anus. The second option is pure red or sand color throughout the body. For any color, white spots on the paws or chest will be considered a disadvantage.

The Australian terrier should have only a black nose without hair on the triangle of the nasalparts. The eyes of the Australian terriers are small, oval, dark brown in color. They should be well placed, not bulging. The Australian terrier is distinguished by a clever expression of the eyes.

Australian terriers are very unusual. Initially, the Australian terrier breed, like many other breeds of terriers, was hunted. But thanks to the excellent flair and beautiful sight of Australian terriers later became used as guard dogs. The Australian Terrier notifies the owner of the appearance of an outsider by loud barking.

Australian Terriers - funny and friendly dogs. They perfectly get along with children and otherspets (though, to acquaint them more closely with rodents is not the best idea, the hunter's instinct may wake up). These little dogs are very brave and in case of danger they will be able to stand alone for themselves, but also for their master. Their loyalty extends not only to the master, but also to members of his family.

Australian Terriers - Smart dogs that are pretty good at training: according to the top list of intelligence of dogs,The Australian Terrier refers to dogs with abilities above the average. This means that he will master the new team for 15-25 reps, and the team will perform at least 70% of the time from the first time.

Miniature Australian Terrier is quite suitable for keeping in a city apartment. But, like all the terriers, he needs frequent walks and moving games: that the dog is always healthy and in goodshe needs sufficient physical activity. So do not start an Australian terrier, if you are not willing to give him enough time and attention.

Walking Australian terriers is better on a leash, because their natural curiosity and huntinginstinct can do a disservice: after seeing birds or rodents, an Australian terrier can chase and not respond to commands, carried away by hunting.

Australian Terrier - quite unpretentious in keeping a dog. You will need to regularly comb out his thickand hard wool. Too often you should not bathe an Australian terrier. The Australian terrier is distinguished by strong health, it does not have genetic diseases, to which many other breeds of dogs are prone. With good care your terrier can live 15 or more years.

Now Australian terriers are most common in Australia and New Zealand, but and we have these brave kids are becoming popular, so that the Australian Terrier puppies can already be purchased in some nurseries.