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Dog
Breeds: Australian Terrier (Terrier Group)
The Australian Terrier is one of the best
all-around house pets a family could own. They are caring and
affectionate, playful and friendly, yet will bark incessantly
upon approaching strangers - making them an outstanding watchdog.
When it comes to dog training, the Australian Terrier is moderately
easy to train and enjoys learning new tricks. They are quite
clever and one of the most obedient members of the Terrier
Group. They get along well with other dogs and pets, but reserved
around strangers.
A Brief History Of The Australian Terrier
As its name suggests, this breed originated from Australia
and dates back to the early 1900s. It was first created in
Tasmania and is one of the smallest sized dogs of the working
terriers. Its bloodline comes from several European breeds
and shares a very common history with the Silky Terrier.
The rough-coated terriers of Tasmania were used for several
jobs, namely at killing small rodents and snakes, acting as
a watchdog, and helping to control livestock. This root stock
was crossed with a variety of other breeds – the Manchester,
Skye, Scotch, Dandie Dinmont, and the Yorkshire Terrier.
This new breed was not only as useful as its forebears, it
also had a striking appearance. It went through several name
changes before being officially coined as the Australian Terrier.
Names such as the Toy Terrier, Blue and Tan Terrier, and Blue
Terrier were all used. In 1925 it made its way to the United
States and gain AKC recognition in 1960
Upkeep Requirements For The Australian Terrier
Owning an Australian Terrier is all about the pampering. These
dogs thrive on human contact and love nothing more than to
spend hours upon hours with the family. They have high energy
levels for such a small member of the Terrier Group which means
plenty of daily exercise through running outside, brisk walks
on the leash, and vigorous games in the yard.
These dogs can tolerate cool and warm temperatures but are
not made to live outside They must be very close to the family.
Australian Terrier dogs are a devoted breed, and make great
watchdogs. Grooming requirements call for a weekly brushing
to keep its wiry coat free of dead hairs and a bit of trimming
around the feet.
Health Concerns
The average lifespan of the Australian Terrier is between
twelve and fourteen years. There are no major health concerns
in the breed. Minor health problems that are common include
diabetes and patellar luxation. Rarely seen are seizures, Legg-Perthes,
and cruciate ligament ruptures and patellar luxation. Rarely
seen are seizures, Legg-Perthes, and cruciate ligament rupture.
And there are no tests recommended by veterinarians to check
for future disease.
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