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Australian Terrier
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Australia
- Height
- 25 cm
- Weight
- 6.5 kg
The Australian Terrier is a small dog of terrier type. It was developed in Australia from ancestral dog types that came from Great Britain. The recorded height is 25 and weight is 6.5. This profile does not include a stated lifespan or working purpose.
What it is
The Australian Terrier is a small dog of the terrier type. The breed was developed in Australia, while its ancestral dog types came from Great Britain. It belongs among dog breeds from Australia.
Starting with the basics
A new owner can begin with the breed’s recorded identity, origin and measurements. The available record names Australia as its origin and describes the Australian Terrier as a small terrier-type dog.
What stands out
Its Australian development gives the breed a clear place in the country’s dog history. The record also connects it to British ancestral types and identifies it plainly as a small terrier.
What this profile does not cover
They also do not provide temperament or care information, so those points need separate confirmation.
Price
There is no purchase price or other cost information in the available breed details.
Who may want another breed
People seeking a larger dog, a stated lifespan or a documented working role will need a different profile. Browse dog breeds to compare other entries.
Verdict
Choose this breed profile if you want a small terrier-type dog developed in Australia and are comfortable with the limited details recorded here. Look further if lifespan, original work or behavior are central to your decision.
What stands out
- Small terrier type is clearly identified.
- Developed in Australia.
- Ancestral dog types came from Great Britain.
Worth knowing
- The record does not state the breed’s original working role.
- No temperament or care information is provided.
Suits
- Readers seeking a small terrier-type dog from Australia
- Owners comparing Australian dog breeds
Think twice if
- You need a documented lifespan or original working purpose
- You are specifically seeking a larger dog
In short
The Australian Terrier is a small terrier-type dog developed in Australia from British ancestral stock. Its recorded measurements are height 25 and weight 6.5. That gives prospective owners a basic picture of its size and geographic history, but not a complete ownership guide. Use this profile as an introduction, then seek additional breed information before making a choice.
Questions
What is the Australian Terrier?
It is a small breed of dog of the terrier type.
Where did the Australian Terrier originate?
The breed was developed in Australia. Its ancestral dog types came from Great Britain.
How tall is the Australian Terrier?
The recorded height is 25.
How much does an Australian Terrier weigh?
The recorded weight is 6.5.
More dog breeds from Australia
Bull Arab Australia Photo: Tacosunday · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Koolie Australia Photo: Koolieoz · Public domain 
Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Australian Terrier — Lilly M · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Australian Cattle Dog — Zingpix · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Australian Cobberdog — Dionysius Miller · CC0 · file page
- Australian Kelpie — D.N. Geerlings · CC BY-SA 2.5 nl · file page
- Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog — Wendy Hodges · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Bull Arab — Tacosunday · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Koolie — Koolieoz · Public domain · file page
- Miniature Fox Terrier — Tuffleydj · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Tenterfield Terrier — David Nemirovsky · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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