Overview
Average lifespan
The Australian Terrier usually lives up to 13 years of age but with plenty of love and attention to its diet can live up to 15 years.
Average size and weight
A healthy male usually weighs about 10kg and is up to 28cm tall while the female is usually 7kg and is 25cm tall.
Care requirements
Breed personality, characteristics & temperament
The Australian Terrier is an even-tempered dog, versatile in movement, good company for young and old as it delights in human companionship. Small and tough, it is equally at home on a farm or in a suburban back yard.
Compatibility with other pets
The Aussie adapts well to other pets such as cats and dogs (but remember they are a hunting and sporting terrier so rabbits and guinea pigs could prove a problem).
They are best introduced to other pets at an early age, but even when mature they do assimilate easily into a new household, but extreme care should be taken with two adults of the same sex.
Care requirements
Brush its coat a couple of times a week as the brushing stimulates the natural oils in their coat giving them a high gloss. Bathe only when necessary. Minimum exercise is needed, but they will enjoy a daily walk or roam free in a fenced yard.