Australian Terrier
Terrier Group
Height at Shoulders
10-11 in
Weight
15-20 lbs
Life Expectancy
11-15 yrs
History
The Australian Terrier originated in Australia in the early 19th century. Their ancestors were terriers that had been brought to Australia by British settlers during this time. The Australian Terrier was bred to eradicate pests including mice and snakes from the waterfront, gold mines, and on farms.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Australian Terriers will display the exact characteristics typical of the breed, most share a personality and temperament can be generalized by the characteristic rankings below.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
★★☆☆☆
★★★★☆
Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
★★★★★
★★☆☆☆
★★★★★
★★★★★
★☆☆☆☆
Intelligence
★★★★☆
Affection Towards Family
★★★★☆
Friendliness Towards Strangers
★★★☆☆
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
★★☆☆☆
Exercise Needs
★★★★☆
Energy Level
★★★★★
Sensitivity
★★☆☆☆
Noise Level
★★★★★
Prey Drive
★★★★★
Shedding
★☆☆☆☆
Common Traits
Upbeat, playful, and fun-loving
Love to dig, chase animals, and bark
Thrive on constant companionship and would prefer to be with the family for the entirety of the day
Will try to push boundaries and assume alpha role in the house if not taught otherwise
Highly intelligent and get bored easily, especially during repetitive training