Australian Terrier Breed Information & Characteristics

The Australian Terrier is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Australian Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Alert
Courageous
Loyal
Intelligent
Companionable
Outright
Tempered
Spirited

Australian Terrier will shed a negligible amount of hair. Some owners say that they do not shed, but that is not true. But the amount of shedding can be rather light than other dog breeds. If you do not want to deal with the hairs flying around in your home, then this breed is a perfect choice for you.

The Australian Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, this breed will alert their owner.

Australia

Terriers, Tasmanian Dog

1800s

Terrier (AKC:1960 & UKC)

Brown

Black

Red
Blue
Cream

The coat of an Australian Terrier falls in the medium length category.

Wiry

An Australian Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Australian Terriers are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Australian Terrier breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

None

Blood Test
X-Rays

Australian Terriers are high-energy dogs, thus an active lifestyle suits them well.

Australian Terrier have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Australian Terrier dog needs significant physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are also well-suited for those who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy activities such as running, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.

Australian Terriers are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

The Australian Terrier is a breed of dog that is characterized by its minimal drooling, making it an ideal choice for people who dislike drool marks on their clothing.

Australian Terriers tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

These dogs are known for being extremely protective and make excellent guard dogs. They possess a strong instinct to defend their territory and owners and have a high level of vigilance and alertness.

Chasing, Walks, Lounging

Australian Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Australian Terrier, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Australian Terriers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Australian Terrier is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Australian Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Australian Terrier feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Australian Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Australian Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Australian Terrier breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

Australian Terrier dogs are a less sensitive breed known for their adaptability and resilience. They tend to be less affected by new environments, people and noises. They can make great companions for families or individuals looking for a balanced and less sensitive pet that are not as demanding as highly sensitive breeds.

Australian Terriers are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

Australian Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Australian Terriers are not cat friendly dogs.

Australian Terriers are not dog friendly dogs.

Australian Terriers are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

The Australian Terrier is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Australian Terrier is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Australian Terrier dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.