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The Australian Terrier
• History
• AKC Standard
• Clarification of
Standard
The Australian Terrier
• History
• AKC Standard
• Clarification of
Standard
The Australian Terrier
History/Origin • Although the exact history is unclear AT’s are thought to have evolved from the following terrier breeds: • Dandie, Skye, Scotch, Irish, Yorkshire and the old Black & Tan
Historical Info Continued
• Not bred for any one • Breeding a terrier to
purpose but used for suit the harsh
many different conditions in
things; bred to be Australia resulted in
both a worker and a a rugged, hard
companion. bitten, fearless dog
• Needed to be able that was equally at
to handle the terrain home-indoors or
and climate out, The Australian
Terrier
Late 1890’s-Early 1940’s
1940’s To The Present • Small, Sturdy • Pricked ear, docked tail • Soft silky topknot • Distinctive ruff and apron • Body is long in proportion to height
Historical Information • 1st exhibited in • Recognized in Great Australia as Rough Britain in 1933 Coated Terrier in • Accepted into AKC 1890’s registry in 1960 the • 1st breed of dog first terrier addition recognized as native in 24 years and the to Australia and 1st 114th breed entered Australian breed into the stud book officially accepted • 1st ATCA Specialty elsewhere. Show in 1962
General Appearance
• Small, sturdy, medium
boned working terrier
• Rather long in
proportion to height
• Pricked ears & docked
tail
• Blue/Tan, solid sandy or
solid red in color
• Harsh textured outer
coat
General Appearance
Continued
• Distinctive ruff and
apron
• Soft silky topknot
• Sound and free
moving with good
reach and driveGeneral Appearance
Size, Proportion, Substance • Size: height 10-11 inches at the withers • Proportion: length of back from withers to the front of tail is about 1-1 1/2 inches longer than from the withers to the ground • Substance: good working condition, symmetry and balance determine weight
Correct Head Type
Head
• The head is long and
strong. The muzzle length
is equal to the length of the
skull
• Expression: keen and
intelligent
• Eyes: Small, dark brown to
black
(the darker the better) and
set well apart, rims are
black and oval in shape
• FAULTS: Light-colored
or protruding eyes
• Ears: small, erect and
pointed, set high on the
head yet well apartHead
• Skull: slightly longer
than wide and full
between the eyes with
slight but definite stop
• Muzzle: strong and
powerful with slight fill
under the eyes, jaws
are powerful
• Nose: Black, Lips tight
and dark brown or
black rimmed
• Bite: Scissors Teeth
of good sizeHead
• A desirable breed
characteristic is an inverted
V-shaped area free of hair
extending from the nose up
the bridge of the muzzle,
varying in length in the
mature dog.. (The leather
on the nose is the black,
hairless area that narrows
as it goes from the nose
back toward the eyes. It
generally develops after
middle age)
• (The skull is flat, not
rounded (domed). The
muzzle is strong, not
narrow.)Forequarters
• Shoulders-Long blades,
well laid back, only
slight space between
blades at the withers
• Length of upper arm is
comparable to length of
shoulder blade.
• Angle between the
shoulder and upper arm
is 90 o.
• Faults: Straight, loose
and loaded shouldersElbows • Close to the chest
Forelegs
• Straight, parallel
when viewed from
the front.
• Bone is round and
medium in size.
• Forelegs set well
under the body with
definite body
overhang (keel)Forechest (Keel)
• The forechest
extends well forward
of the front legs.
The keel of the
chest extends below
the elbows.Feet Illustrated
Pasterns
• Pasterns- strong,
with only slight slope
• Fault: Down on
pasterns
• Dewclaws-
removedFeet Continued
• Feet- small,
clean,catlike
• Toes arched and
compact
• Nicely padded,
turning neither
inward nor outward
• Nails-short, black
and strongForequarters & Feet
Neck, Topline and Body
• Neck-Long, slightly arched
and strong blending
smoothly into well laid back
shoulders.
• Topline-Level and firm
• Body-sturdy, ribs well-
sprung, chest reaching
slightly below the elbows
with a distinct keel Loin is
strong and fairly short with
slight tuck-up.
• Faults: Cobbiness, too
long in loinTail
• Set on high, carried
erect at a twelve to
one o’clock position
• Docked in balance
with the overall dog
leaving slightly less
than one half, a
good hand-hold
when matureHindquarters
• Strong, well
angulated at stifle
and hock
• Upper and lower
thighs are well
muscled
• Faults: Lack of
muscular
development or
excessive
muscularityCoat
• Outer Coat-Harsh,
straight, 2 1/2
inches
• Undercoat-Short
and soft
• Furnishings-Softer
than body coat.
• Neck furnished with
hair which forms a
protective ruffCoat Continued
• Ruff blends into
apron
• Forelegs are slightly
feathered to the
pasterns
• Topknot-covers only
the top of the skull;
of finer and softer
texture than the rest
of the coatGait: From the Front
• Legs are straight
from the shoulder
• Move in parallel
planes to the
centerline of travel
• May tend to
converge toward the
centerline of travel
at a faster trotGait: From The Rear
• Legs are straight
from the hip joints
to the pads
• Move in Parallel
Planes to the
Centerline of travel
• Remain straight as
they flex and bendGait: From the Side
• Ground covering
stride
• Rear feet should
meet the ground in
the same prints as
left by the front feet,
with no gap between
them.
• Topline: firm,level
and without bounceMoving With Reach and Drive
• Action is free and
forceful
• Hindquarters must
have drive and
power
• Viewed from the
side movement is a
ground covering
strideColor and Markings • Colors: Blue/Tan, Solid Sandy or Solid Red • Blue/Tan: blue, dark blue, steel blue, dark gray-blue or silver-blue ( in silver-blues, each hair carries blue and silver alternating with the darker color at the tips)-tan markings as rich as possible on face, ears and under-body, lower legs and feet and around vent-topknot silver or a lighter shade of body coat • Sandy or Red: any shade of solid sandy or solid red, the clearer the better-topknot silver or a lighter shade of body coat
Color and Markings Continued • Faults: All black body coat in the adult dog. Tan smut in the blue portion of the coat, or dark smut in sandy/red coated dogs. In any color, white markings on chest or feet are to be penalized
Blue/Tan and Red
Temperament • Spirited • Faults: • Alert Shyness or • Courageous Aggressiveness • Self-confident towards people • Natural aggressiveness of a ratter and hedge hunter • Friendly and Affectionate as a Companion
Performance
Companionship
FAQ’S
• Can I bring them out
for a look at each
other
• Yes, but do not
make the dogs face
off for long periods
of time. Keep it
short.FAQ’S Continued • Blue spots on tongue; okay • Dark Thumbprint on side of head on Blue/Tan; okay
Essentials of Breed Type
• Body Shape, Size and • Head; Expression keen
Proportions- and alert
• Soft Topknot, distinctive • 1:1 head to muzzle.
ruff and apron Skull is long and flat,
• Coat; harsh outer coat, slightly longer than it is
soft undercoat wide and full between
• Colors; Blue & Tan, the eyes. Slight but
Solid Red, Solid Sandy definite stop.
• Inverted V-shaped • Muzzle strong and
leather on nose in powerful with slight fill
adults is desirable under the eyes. Jaws
are powerful,teeth large
• Prick ears and docked
tailThe Australian Terrier
The End
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