Alert
Courageous
Loyal
Intelligent
Companionable
Outright
Tempered
Spirited

Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Tempered
Sweet
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

Australia

​United States

Terriers, Tasmanian Dog

Chinese Crested, Poodle

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Blue
Cream

Brown
Black
Cream
Blue
Gray

Australian Terriers have medium-length coats.

Chinese Crestepoos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Wavy

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.

A Chinese Crestepoo can have a litter of 2-4 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 highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Chinese Crestepoos are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Australian Terriers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Chinese Crestepoo breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Bloat
Tracheal Collapse
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

None

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Tracheal Collapse

Blood Test
X-Rays

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

Australian Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Chinese Crestepoos' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Australian Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Chinese Crestepoo has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Australian Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Chinese Crestepoos need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Australian Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Chinese Crestepoos have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Chasing, Walks, Lounging

Chase, Fetch, Cuddle, Tug-of-war, Walk, Run, Play, Brushing, Eating Snacks, Teasing the cat, Playing fetch, Eating treats, Doing tricks, He like

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.

Chinese Crestepoos are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chinese Crestepoo, it's at least 8 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.

In general most Chinese Crestepoos usually need at least 30 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 requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Chinese Crestepoos require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Ideally, Chinese Crestepoo should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Chinese Crestepoo is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

Australian Terriers are adaptable and resilient, making them ideal for those seeking a less sensitive pet.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Australian Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Chinese Crestepoos make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Australian Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Chinese Crestepoos make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Australian Terriers are not cat friendly.

Chinese Crestepoos are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Australian Terriers are not dog-friendly.

Chinese Crestepoos are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Australian Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Chinese Crestepoos are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.