Australian Terrier
Australský terier
Key facts
| FCI group | 3. Terriers |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Category | Very small (toy) |
| Weight | 6.5 kg |
Recognition features
- Sturdy, low-set dog with a long strong head and ruff of harsh hair
- Small, erect, pointed ears
- Colours: blue/steel-blue with tan, or clear sandy/red
Purpose
One of the smallest working terriers, a helper and companion in rough Australian conditions and a keen watchdog.
History
Although produced from British ancestors, the Australian Terrier is the first breed developed in Australia. It shares ancestry with the Silky Terrier through broken-coated terriers, a mix of Skye, Scottish and Dandie Dinmont blood. In early-1800s Tasmania settlers kept them as watchdogs.
Coat
Harsh straight topcoat about 6 cm long with a soft undercoat and a ruff; blue, steel blue or dark grey-blue with tan, or clear sandy/red.
Similar breeds
- Australian Silky Terrier · Compare
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