Australian Terrier Puppies

Australian Terriers are spirited, courageous, and self confident. They don't pick fights, but will almost never back away from an attacker regardless of its size. They were bred for companionship and love interacting with people.

Australian Terriers generally live long and healthy lives, but responsible breeders will screen for things like patella evaluation and hip issues. They can also be prone to skin issues, so proper coat and skin care are essential.

Australian Terriers have a high energy level, and require daily play sessions or walks to be content. If they don't get enough exercise they can begin acting out. During these walks and play sessions Australian Terriers should always be in a fenced in environment or on a leash. They have a strong instinct to hunt, and have been known to chase animals so far away from home they get lost.

The Australian Terrier's coat is shockingly low maintenance. Their wiry hair is resistant to matting and repels dirt, Brushing once a week is enough to keep their coat healthy, and dead hair should be stripped every 6-8 weeks. The long hairs in front of the eyes can irritate them, but they are easily plucked.

Their hypoallergenic coat will shed very minimally, even during the changing of the seasons.

This small and sturdy breed has a long torso and a docked tail. Their harsh textured outer coat is great at repelling dirt and can be blue-tan, red, or sandy. They are best known for their pointy ears and top-knot of silky smooth hair.

Australian Terriers were first bred in Australia in the 19th century by interbreeding popular British dogs like the Scottish Terrier, Skye Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, and more. They were bred to be fearless, and to eradicate properties of small mammals and snakes. Australian Terriers are the smallest of the working terriers, and owners quickly found them to be great household companions as well as hunters. Today they are recognized as perfect family dogs around the world.