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Australian
Terrier Dog
Australian
Terrier
The Australian Terrier dog is
affectionately known at the "Aussie". The Australian
Terrier dog are one of the few non-English terriers.
Created by Australian setters they are the smallest of
the working terriers. This dog breed is often have been
referred to as just a bigger Yorkie. Some in fact
believe that this breed originated from a cross between
a Yorkie and a Cairn. They are still rather small dogs,
and have the sprite terrier attitude. The Australian
Terrier dog come in colors of blue steel, gray-blue, and
tan. The Australian Terrier dog have perky prick ears,
big friendly eyes and a black nose. Australian Terriers
have boundless, playful energy from puppy hood and are a
very loyal and affectionate companion for their
immediate family. The Australian Terrier dog will adapt
well to all living conditions and climates, even
puppies. The Australian Terrier dog are self-confident,
alert and feisty. Wary with strangers, the Australian
Terrier makes an excellent watch dog because of their
warning bark. Early socialization and dog training from
puppies is important as because of this. They get along
well with other members of the family such as children
and other pets. Because of their quiet and affectionate
nature they make a great companion for children, the
elderly or the handicapped.
The Australian Terrier dogs are feisty and dutiful. They
are friendly, spirited and alert. Always on call, the
Australian Terrier is a courageous breed. They are
self-confident, and affectionate with their families.
The Australian Terrier dog are not completely friendly
with strangers, however, and are more wary of them. They
get along well with other children and with other pets,
but do better with older children. They are like any
terrier dogs, spunky, witted and charming.
The Australian Terrier was developed over the past 150
years in Australia. The Australian Terrier is a
combination of several British Terriers such as the
Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, Irish and Yorkshire. They are
also thought by some to be the mix of a Yorkshire
Terrier and a Cairn Terrier, resulting in a "big
Yorkie". Australian Terriers are reputed to be an
unsurpassed vermin killer who could also dispose of a
snake. Australian Terriers would leap in the air and
land on the snake on the back of the
head, killing it. They are also partial progenitors of
the Silky Terrier breed. The Australian Terrier dog were
developed in the 19th century. The Australian Terrier
dogs ancestors probably came from Scotland or northern
England, such as the Cairn or Scottie Dog. Some people
believe that the red color in the coat is from some
Irish Terrier. Crosses with Manchester Terriers occurred
later to revive the colors of the tan and blue. The
breed was first exhibited in 1899 and had only been in
existence for around 20 years. In 1936 the breed was
accepted by the British, and accepted by Canada in 1938.
The breed obtained a boost in popularity after the Duke
of Gloucester picked up the breed after touring
Australia. But only 22 years later did recognition from
the American Kennel Club come.
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