The Australian
Terrier is a happy dog by nature, known for his clever sense of humor and his
affection for people. The shaggy-coated Australian — about 15 pounds of spunk
in all – is an independent, somewhat stubborn breed. He is a tireless ratter
and excellent watchdog with an easy-care coat that sheds little.
The cute factor of the
Australian Terrier helps him to worm his way into many a heart before owner
knows just how clever and active a little dog he is. For the people who love
this breed, the attitude of this Down Under original becomes even more appealing
over time. Live with an Australian Terrier and you’ll need a sense of humor
since he finds typical terrier hobbies — digging, barking, and terrorizing the
family cat — extremely amusing. With proper guidance and an owner who
understands that “small” doesn’t mean “mellow,” the Australian can fit into
many kinds of families and homes from city loft to country acreage.
As with virtually all terriers,
consistent training should start young to channel this breed’s inquisitive
nature and on-the-go attitude into activities that won’t involve noise or
destructiveness. The American Kennel Club’s Earthdog events offer one such
possibility; agility or other active sports are others.
A bored Australian Terrier with
energy to burn will create his own competitive event, known as “Just how many
holes can I dig in the backyard before they notice?” Or another perennial
favorite: “Exactly how high a fence can one bored determined dog jump anyway?”
The Australian Terrier is the
perfect size for apartment or condo living, but only if you can train him to
control his barking or be there to keep it to a low roar. These little dogs are
very alert watchdogs or, as the neighbors would describe it, nuisance barkers.
Australian Terriers are not a
great choice if you have cats, and they don’t tend to get along with other
dogs, particularly if both are males. Marking behavior can also be a problem,
and belly bands to block the pee from hitting the furniture are not uncommon in
these confident little leg-lifters.
While the show dogs get more
careful grooming, pet Australian Terriers have easy-care coats in a variety of
colors; an occasional bath and weekly combing or brushing to keep shedding to a
minimum are all that’s necessary. Not a backyard dog by any means, the
Australian Terrier needs to live indoors as a member of the family.
All info from Vet Street.
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