Australian Terrier
Small dog breeds
Origin: | Australia |
Size Type: | Small dog breeds |
Height: | 10 inches (25 cm) |
Weight: | 5.5-6.5 kg |
Form of ear: | Upright triangular ears |
Form of a tail: | Carrot-type tail (dock in practice.) |
Life span: | 14 years |
Japanese Site: | Australian Terrier |
Overview
This dog, late 19th century, was founded by pioneers yearned for a professional working dog working dog virtually unexplored in Australia. Cairn, Dandy Dinmont, Airisshu, and Yorkshire, and the results of blood into some kind of terrier, little dog was born like this. Furniture and property. This dog will protect livestock from wild beasts and attack people with care and admiration. The dog first appeared in England but in 1906, was the UK Kennel Club has approved it in 1933. 1960 was also approved American Kennel Club.
Characteristics
One of the smallest working dog terrier species. Long length is more than body depth. High position for each ear, small dark eyes. The tail dock. That form knots and rough around the top of the head and throat rough double coat.
Temperament
I feel better with the change of things are very good as I have the courage to guard dogs. Separation in depth consideration. Children become good friends.
Color
In silver, black or blue-black, some tan markings. There is also a solid red or sand.
How to Care & How to Train
In order to keep refreshing the Court, the Court heard long without growing all long limbs Court to strip or pull.
Exercise
The walk is needed twice daily, ideally in the run out at the garden surrounded by a fence.
Disease to be careful
Generalized progressive retinal atrophy, urolithiasis
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Legg Calve Perthes disease, patellar luxation, diabetes
Inspection want to
None