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AUSTRALIAN TERRIER
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APPEARANCE
A sturdy
low-set dog, rather long in proportion to height with strong Terrier
character, alertness, activity and soundness. Its untrimmed, harsh coat
with definite ruff around the neck extending to the breastbone and its
long strong head assist in developing its hard bitten, rugged
appearance. A small, sturdy, medium-boned working terrier, rather long
in proportion to height with pricked ears and docked tail. Blue and tan,
solid sandy or solid red in color, with harsh-textured outer coat, a
distinctive ruff and apron, and a soft, silky topknot. As befits their
heritage as versatile workers, Australian Terriers are sound and free
moving with good reach and drive. Their expression keen and intelligent;
their manner spirited and self-assured.
TEMPERAMENT
Friendly,
extrovert, obedient and anxious to please. Lives happily in town or
country. Not aggressive but courageous if attacked. Essentially a
working terrier, but its loyalty and even disposition make it equally
suitable as a companion dog. The Australian Terrier is spirited, alert,
courageous, and self-confident, with the natural aggressiveness of a
ratter and hedge hunter; as a companion, friendly and affectionate.
Characteristics
Strong
terrier character; alertness, activity and soundness. Essentially a
working terrier, it is equally suited as a companion dog owing to its
loyalty and even disposition.
COLOUR
Blue and tan, solid sandy and solid red. Blue
and tan Blue: dark blue, steel-blue, dark gray-blue, or silver-blue. In
silver-blues, each hair carries blue and silver alternating with the
darker color at the tips. Tan markings (not sandy or red), as rich as
possible, on face, ears, underbody, lower legs and feet, and around
vent. The richer the color and more clearly defined the better.
Topknot-Silver or a lighter shade than head color. Sandy or Red Any
shade of solid sandy or solid red, the clearer the better. Topknot
Silver or a lighter shade of body coat.
SIZE
Dogs: Around 10-11 inches
Bitches: Around 9-10 inches
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