The australian terrier
The Australian Terrier
stands around 25 centimeters high at the withers and weighs around 7 kilograms. It is a
low-set dog; the length of its body is longer than its height at the withers. The Aussie has
a high-set tail that is now not docked in Australia.The head of the Australian Terrier is
elongated, with a slight stop and pricked ears. The ANKC breed standard describes the
dog's look as "hard bitten" and "rugged". The eyes are small, dark, and oval and must
have a keen terrier expression. The leather of the nose runs up to the bridge of the
muzzle, which is described as "strong".The dog's coat is rough or harsh to the touch,
with a soft undercoat and a distinctive ruff around the neck. Australian Terriers shed
little hair. The breed standard specifies that it should be untrimmed, but some prefer to
neaten the dog for the show ring. Acceptable colors are blue and tan, red or sandy.The
Australian Terrier has medium sized triangular ea...