Alert
Courageous
Loyal
Intelligent
Companionable
Outright
Tempered
Spirited

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Australian Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Torkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Australian Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Torkies as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Terriers, Tasmanian Dog

Yorkie and Toy Fox Terrier

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Blue
Cream

Brown
Black

Australian Terriers have medium-length coats.

Torkies are known for their coat length.

Wiry

Straight

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 Torkie can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Cataract
Portosystemic Shunt
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

None

Bronchitis

Blood Test
X-Rays

Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Wellness Check

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

Torkies' 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.

Torkie 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.

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

Australian Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Torkie dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Chasing, Walks, Lounging

Fetch, Walking

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.

Torkies are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Torkie dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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 Torkie, it's at least 7 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 Torkies 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.

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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Torkie is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

Australian Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Torkie has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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.

Torkies 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.

Torkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

Australian Terriers are not cat friendly.

Torkies are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Australian Terriers are not dog-friendly.

Torkies are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.