Australian Terrier
Country of origin
Australia
Classification
FCI: Group 3 Section 2 AKC: Terrier ANKC: Group 2 (Terriers) CKC: Group 4 - Terriers KC(UK): Terrier NZKC: Terrier UKC: Terriers
Breed standards (external links)
FCI, AKC, ANKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC

Australian Terriers are a breed of dog. They stand around 10 inches high at the withers. They were developed from other terrier breeds as a companion and for catching rats.

While not always the prettiest dog to look at, they have many good qualities: They are friendly, loyal and tough. Their coats need brushing only once a week. They like a lot of room to move around (a large backyard is ideal). A thirty-minute walk each day seems to keep them fit and happy.

Some dogs of the breed seem to have a stubborn streak and can be difficult to train.