*The Australian Terrier is a smaller dog well suited to apartment or country living. She requires plenty of exercise and a properly fenced in yard would be ideal. She has excellent hearing and makes a great watchdog. She is good with older children. Very young children may not be appropriate for her. She may chase cats and small animals but generally gets along with the household pets but needs early socialization. She trains easily and is highly intelligent.

*Approximate Adult Size. The Australian Terrier adult (two years old or older) height is approximately 10 to 11 inches at the withers (the highest point of the shoulder) and weighs from 12 to 14 pounds.

*Special Health Considerations. The Australian Terrier is a relatively healthy breed but the following could be a problem. Patella luxation (congenital condition in which the kneecap dislocates), Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (ball portion of hip not correct probably due to genetics, causes pain and lameness), hypothyroidism (sluggish thyroid gland which can result in weight gain), Canine Diabetes (no cure, diet, exercise and daily insulin injections), skin allergies and epilepsy (common in dogs).

*Grooming. The Australian Terrier has a double weather proof coat. The inner coat is soft while the outer coat is straight and harsh, running about 2