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Terriersmall🌍 Australiaratter, hedge hunter, and companion
Australian Terrier
Spirited, alert, affectionate, courageous
Popularity
652
Tough little earthdog; lively and protective, with easy-care coat.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
harsh-textured outer coat with soft silky topknot and ruff
Colors
blue and tan, sandy, red
Male height
10–11 in
Female height
9–10 in
Male weight
15–20 lb
Female weight
15–20 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
4
Barking
4
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
4
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
3
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
