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CATALOG OF BREEDS | TERRIERS

Australian Terrier Silky Terrier

HEIGHT Up to 10in (25cm) Blue with tan HEIGHT Up to 9in (23cm)
WEIGHT Up to 15lb (7kg) WEIGHT Up to 9lb (4kg)
LIFE SPAN 15 years LIFE SPAN 12–15 years

This terrier is likely to have been the result of crosses between This attractive dog was produced from crosses between the
various terriers, including the Cairn Terrier (see p.189), the Australian Terrier (left) and the Yorkshire Terrier (see p.190) in
Yorkshire Terrier (see p.190), and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier the late 19th century. A typical terrier, the Silky Terrier has a
(see p.217), which were brought to Australia by British settlers fondness for digging holes, and its instinct to chase
in the 19th century. Diminutive yet spirited, may put other small pets at risk. Regular grooming is
the “Aussie” is an excellent house dog. Distinct needed to keep this dog’s long coat tangle-free.
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Upturned,
high-set tail Long, silky
Harsh, straight, Straight coat
dense coat back
Lighter hair
forms soft Lighter-colored
topknot topknot falls
on head over eyes Steel-blue

Tan
markings
on legs
and chest
Red Slight
feathering
on forelegs

Norfolk Terrier

Oval eyes Strong, blunt
HEIGHT 9–10in (22–25cm) Red with keen, muzzle
WEIGHT 11–13lb (5–6kg) Black and tan alert expression
LIFE SPAN 14–15 years Coat may be grizzled.

This small terrier was bred from various rat-catching dogs
and is an energetic hunter. Because ratters work in packs,
Straight tail
this breed is more sociable with other dogs than most
Drop ears
terriers, but cannot be trusted with other
Wheaten
pets. It makes a good guard dog or
companion for
families with
older children.

Compact,
short body

Close-lying
coat
Small,
round feet

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