Height: 10 to 11 inches at shoulder
	Weight: 14 to 16 pounds
	Coat: shaggy and rough
	Life span: 15 years
	Breed Group: Terriers
	
	The Australian Terrier was developed in Australia, as his name implies. Bred to hunt and exterminate rodents and snakes, Australian Terriers were also prized as watchdogs and companions. Today, the Australian Terrier maintains those same characteristics: he is a delightful companion, a fierce earthdog competitor, and a conformation and obedience showman.