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Australian Terrier Breed Details
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Breed: Australian Terrier
PetGroup: Terrier
Height: 10-11 in
Weight: 12-14 lbs
Life: 12-14 years
Description: The Australian Terrier is affectionately known at the "Aussie". He is one of the few non-English terriers. Created by Australian setters he is the smallest of the working terriers. He has boundless, playful energy and is a very loyal and affectionate companion for his immediate family. He adapts well to all living conditions and climates. Because of his quite and affectionate nature he makes a great companion for children, elderly or the handicapped.
Health: *Major Concerns: None
*Minor Concerns: None
*Occasionally seen: Legg-Perthes, patellar luxation, diabetes
*Suggested tests: None
Temperment: The Aussie is nonetheless a plucky, tough character, ready to go after a rodent when the chance arises. It is a fun loving and adventurous, and needs daily exercise to keep it from becoming frustrated. It is clever and generally eager to please, making it one of the more obedient terriers. It gets along fairly well with other dogs and household pets. It is reserved with strangers. Reflecting its earth dog heritage, it does like to dig.
Origin: Australia
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