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Breed Standard for the
Australian Terrier |
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General Appearance: |
The
Australian Terrier is small, sturdy, and medium boned; it is
long in proportion to height. |
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Head: |
Eyes
small and oval; head long and strong; ears small, erect, and
pointed |
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Tail: |
Set
high and carried at twelve or one o’clock, docked leaving
just less than one half |
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Color: |
Blue
and tan, solid sandy, and solid red |
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Size: |
Weight: 12 – 14lbs; Height 10 – 11” |
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Temperament: |
One
of the quieter terriers, this dog is nonetheless a
plucky, tough character, ready to go after a rodent when the
chance arises. |
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