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Australian Terrier

Terrier Group

Australian Terrier dog, photographed by island silks
island silks · CC BY 2.0 · source

The Australian Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group. It comes from Australia, Tasmania (19th century). Adults weigh 6–7 kg. It stands 25–28 cm tall. It typically lives 11–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Australian Terrier is a small breed of terrier that originated in Australia. It is a compact and lively breed, with a short, wiry coat. Its head is large and round, with small, erect ears. Its legs are short and strong, and its tail is usually docked. The Australian Terrier is an intelligent and loyal breed, and it makes an excellent family pet. It is an active breed, and it needs regular exercise and mental stimulation. It is loyal and affectionate, and it enjoys spending time with its family.

Group
Terrier Group
Origin
Australia, Tasmania (19th century)
Coat
medium wire · Blue and Tan, Solid Sandy, and Solid Red
Also known as
Aussie
Recognized by
AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Hypoallergenic
No
Id
4b3278eb-612a-4e87-b2ab-73174d039514

Traits

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Australian Terrier. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from ukcdogs.com dogbreedinfo.com petmd.com chewy.com showsightmagazine.com worldlifeexpectancy.com

Australian Terrier FAQ

How long does a Australian Terrier live?
The Australian Terrier has a life span of 11–15 years.
How big does a Australian Terrier get?
Adults weigh 6–7 kg. Height ranges from 25–28 cm.
Is the Australian Terrier hypoallergenic?
No, the Australian Terrier is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Australian Terrier in?
The Australian Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/4b3278eb-612a-4e87-b2ab-73174d039514. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/4b3278eb-612a-4e87-b2ab-73174d039514"
Response 
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      },
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        "drooling": 1,
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          "title": "Breed Standards : Australian Terrier | United Kennel Club (UKC)"
        },
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          "title": "Australian Terrier Dog Breed Information and Pictures"
        },
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          "title": "Australian Terrier Dog Breed Health and Care | PetMD"
        },
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          "title": "Australian Terrier Breed: Characteristics, Care & Photos | Chewy"
        },
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          "title": "Australian Terrier Dog Breed and Characteristics"
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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/4b3278eb-612a-4e87-b2ab-73174d039514/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.