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Australian Terrier: Cute Small Dog Breeds

August 6, 2008 |


 

The Australian Terrier belongs to the small dog breeds; this type was trained to hunt snakes and vermin. When it comes to physical attributes, Australian terrier reached the height of 10 inches and its maximum weight potential is 15 pounds.

Australian Terrier: Grooming and Health

While small dog breeds looks really great when groomed really well, this terrier does not really need too much grooming. Still grooming for Australian terrier can do great wonders for this dog’s overall looks. You only need to brush the fur a number of times in a week in order to keep the top coat really shiny. Bathing should be given to the dog if needed.

As on other small dog breeds, this terrier requires not too much exercise albeit they would love to spend regular time at the lawn or park. It’s ideal if you can bring your dog to the park every afternoon for some walk – this will give them some good amount of healthy exercise.

Australian Terrier: Behavioral Characteristics

The Australian Terrier is considered one of the more popular small dog breeds because of its very active and lively behavior. Many love to get them as pet dogs because they can be effective companions for teenagers, the elderly people and just about anyone in the household.

Small dog breeds are really perfect as household pets, the Australian terrier included. This dog can really get along not just to people but to other pet animals as well. Australian terrier also makes good guard dog because of their alertness to the presence of strangers, albeit their relatively small size.


 

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