Australian Terrier

Height: 10 to 11 inches at shoulder

Weight: 14 to 16 pounds

Coat: shaggy and rough

Life span: 15 years

The Australian Terrier, called an "Aussie" by his admirers (although he's not to be confused with an Australian Shepherd), is a small terrier with upright ears and a rough, shaggy coat. He is the littlest of the working terriers, but don't let his size fool you. He's definitely a lot of dog in a tiny package, with a typical terrier slant on life: tenacious, independent, hardworking, and lively.The Australian Terrier originates from Australia and was bred originally for hunting and killing small vermin.
It's origins can be dated back to the 1900's. This dog is classified as one of the Terrier Dog Group which we go on to describe in detail in the section at the bottom of this page. The Australian Terrier was first Registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1960. This dog's name is sometimes mis-spelt as terrior or terriors.