Comparison: Australian Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier

Australian Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Australian Terrier	Yorkshire Terrier
FCI group	3. Terriers	3. Terriers
Country of origin	Australia	United Kingdom
Category	Very small (toy)	Very small (toy)
Height at withers	–	18–23 cm
Weight	6.5 kg	2–3.2 kg
Life span	–	13–16 years
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	Long silky steel-blue coat with tan points Weighs up to 3.2 kg, erect V-shaped ears Straight coat parted along the back
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.	Long, silky, straight coat, steel blue with golden tan.
Purpose	One of the smallest working terriers, a helper and companion in rough Australian conditions and a keen watchdog.	Originated in 19th-century Yorkshire as a ratter in textile mills; later a fashionable lap dog.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.