{"data":{"slug":"australian-terrier","name":"Australian Terrier","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/australian-terrier","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/australian-terrier","also_known_as":["Aussie Terrier","Rough Coated Terrier"],"kind":"breed","extinct":false,"group":{"key":"terrier","label":"Terrier","fci_group":3,"fci_group_name":"Terriers"},"size":"Small","origin":"Australia","countries":["Australia"],"height_cm":{"min":23.0,"max":28.0},"weight_kg":{"min":5.5,"max":7.5},"life_expectancy_years":{"min":11,"max":13},"temperament":["Spirited","Alert","Courageous","Intelligent","Loyal"],"exercise_level":"Medium","wikipedia_views_60d":4668,"summary":"A small, shaggy, short-legged working terrier from Australia, bred to hunt vermin and guard the home. It is spirited and alert, yet affectionate and quick to learn.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/australian-terrier-33a201499b-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/australian-terrier-33a201499b-640.webp","width":482,"height":404,"author":"Chuck in MA","license":"Public domain","license_url":null,"source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Australian_Terrier_adult_male.jpg"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T14:53:58Z","ratings":{"energy":3,"exercise":3,"grooming":2,"shedding":2,"trainability":4,"barking":3,"kids":4,"other_dogs":3},"coat":"Medium-length, harsh, shaggy double coat","colors":["Blue and tan","Silver and tan","Solid red","Sandy"],"fun_fact":"The Australian Terrier was originally called the Rough Coated Terrier and was first shown at a dog show in Melbourne in 1906.","sections":{"overview":"The Australian Terrier is a small terrier developed in Australia from rough-coated terriers brought from Great Britain. It was bred to deal with mice, rats and snakes and to be a watchful companion.\n\nAt home it is an alert, lively and loving pet. It is compact and hardy, so it suits both country and town life.","history":"The breed descends from rough-coated terriers brought to Australia from Great Britain in the early 19th century. It shares ancestry with the Cairn, Skye and Dandie Dinmont, and Yorkshire and Irish Terriers were also crossed in.\n\nDevelopment began around 1820, when the dogs were called Rough Coated Terriers. The breed was recognised in 1850 and renamed the Australian Terrier in 1892. It was first shown in Melbourne in 1906.","appearance":"A small, sturdy dog with short legs, weighing around 6.5 kg and standing about 25 cm at the withers. It has a medium-length, harsh double coat with a ruff around the neck and a lighter topknot.\n\nColours are blue or silver with tan, or solid red or sandy. The tail was traditionally docked, although this is now banned or restricted in many countries.","personality":"The breed standard calls the Australian Terrier spirited and alert, with the natural boldness of a ratter. It is intelligent and ranks well in Coren's list for trainability.\n\nIt is affectionate with its family and a good watchdog, but may chase small animals and can be assertive with other dogs.","care":"A daily walk and some play are plenty for this adaptable little dog. It enjoys games, digging and exploring, so a secure garden is best.\n\nThe coat is easy to look after, needing weekly brushing and occasional tidying. It is not normally trimmed.","health":"Known to be susceptible to a Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada-like auto-immune syndrome. A 2002 survey found diabetes mellitus, luxating patella, ear infections and cataracts among the more common conditions. Median life expectancy is around 11 to 12 years, with females living roughly a year longer."},"recognition":{"fci_number":8,"fci_standard_url":"https://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/8.html","akc_url":"https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/australian-terrier/"},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Terrier","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37530","wikipedia_revision":1370265693},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:59:38Z"}}}