Australian Terrier

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History/Origin
Australian Terrier may seem like a harmless, cute toy dog to most people because of their small body and tiny bark, but dog breeders and Australian terrier owners should know better. In truth, these seemingly cute little dogs are tougher than those humongous dog breeds around. Some people even prefer these type of breed as a toy dog and a very tough guardian as well. The Australian Terrier may be very tough on strangers and other people but is extremely loyal and affectionate to its owners. The terrier is actually the first-ever naturally bred dog in Australia, and the premier Australian dog to be noticed overseas.

The origins of the Australian terrier is still indefinite, but breeders believed that the dog's ancestors came from Britain. The rough-coated dog became abundant in Australia during the final years of the 19th century. The Australian dog became very in demand in the country because of its uncanny ability in hunting poisonous snakes and annoying rodents.

Description
An Australian terrier is generally a small, compact, and medium-boned dog that has a docked tail and pricked ears. Its head is a bit long, yet, it's overly strong with a muzzle that has an equal length of its skull. The distinct appearance of this dog is its long shoulder blades and legs. The face of this dog is a bit gentle compared to other breed of terriers. Its tiny eyes usually have the colors dark brown and black, with a gentle and curious expression. The ears of the Australian terrier are always erect and commonly pointed, and are filled with golden brown hair or coat.

Australian terrier can grow up to 11 inches in height only, that is why it is a very ideal family dog. Its body is covered with a straight and harsh coat, except the hind legs, and the tail. The coat in its neck, however, is commonly longer and softer than that in the body. The usual colors of this dog is solid red and sandy, and blue and tan.

Temperament
Just like the ordinary terrier, the Australian terrier is high spirited and brave. Born with natural aggressiveness and alertness, it can serve as a cutie guard dog. But this dog is also sociable and affectionate that loves playing with kids and other house pets. Since it has a little body, it doesn’t need as much exercise as large dogs, do and it doesn’'t need much space for its daily exercise. Roaming around the room or house, or being played with by their owners are the most common exercise for these cute dogs. The appetite of the Australian Terrier’ is also an advantage to its owners because it is not very choosy with its food.