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CLEAR ALLAustralian Terriers are lively, intelligent, and fun-loving. They are also surprisingly robust, despite their small size. Being true “terriers” by nature, Australian Terriers are highly adaptable and thrive in a family environment.
Developed in Australia, the Australian Terrier was originally bred to hunt snakes and rodents. Today, they are highly prized as canine companions and watchdogs. These active little dogs first arrived in the UK back in the 19th century and were recognised by the Kennel Club in 1933.
These canines remained popular in their native country as working dogs on rural farms and as beloved family pets. Nowadays, these beautiful dogs are loved the world over for their delightful characters, eagerness to please, and innate love for life!
Australian Terriers do well in both apartments and large houses as long as they get all the mental and physical stimulation they need to remain happy. Australian Terriers generally get along well with both children and other pets.
Australian Terriers are lively, intelligent, and fun-loving. They are also surprisingly robust, despite their small size. Being true “terriers” by nature, Australian Terriers are highly adaptable and thrive in a family environment.
Developed in Australia, the Australian Terrier was originally bred to hunt snakes and rodents. Today, they are highly prized as canine companions and watchdogs. These active little dogs first arrived in the UK back in the 19th century and were recognised by the Kennel Club in 1933.
These canines remained popular in their native country as working dogs on rural farms and as beloved family pets. Nowadays, these beautiful dogs are loved the world over for their delightful characters, eagerness to please, and innate love for life!
Australian Terriers do well in both apartments and large houses as long as they get all the mental and physical stimulation they need to remain happy. Australian Terriers generally get along well with both children and other pets.
The Australian Terrier is the smallest working dog in the Terrier group, but they are larger than their cousins, the Silkies. They typically weigh between 5 and 7 kg and stand 25 to 27 cm tall.
The Aussie Terrier's body is robust, giving them a sturdy and powerful look. Holding them up are straight front legs and muscular back legs powered by their broad hindquarters. Their head is long and wide with a powerful long muzzle and small dark eyes set well apart on the head. Their ears are also small and usually held erect with pointed tips.
The most significant difference between both Aussie breeds is their coat. Unlike the Silkies, who have lush, smooth hair, Australian Terriers have a rough double coat. This comprises a coarse, harsh topcoat and a softer, shorter undercoat.
Their fur is roughly 2 ½ inches long, and the breed is known for its very defined ruff around their necks. These terriers also have shorter hair on their lower legs, feet, and muzzles compared to the rest of their body.
Australian Terriers can come in various colours; blue and tan, solid red or solid sandy, and the less common, steel blue and tan.
Australian Terriers may be among the smallest working dog breeds, but they are also one of the most hardworking. Their petite size does not lessen their energy, enthusiasm or loyalty one bit, making this dog one who is always raring to go and eager to please.
Having such a high-spirited nature, this dog will change the whole ambience of a home. They will infuse it with laughter and energy and most likely keep every family member on their toes.
Aside from being hardworking and entertaining, Australian Terriers are extremely people-oriented when it comes to their families. They like to be close to their owners at all times and are known to read and copy their human's moods.
These little pups are also surprisingly confident and courageous, so they will happily take the watchdog role. However, they are also known to bark excessively, so they are not the most reliable guard. While they can be yappy, these Terriers are not typically aggressive towards people, including children, making them a good fit for families.
However, as this breed can pick up various unwanted traits like digging and chasing, training is essential from an early age. Luckily, training is not too challenging because they are intelligent and willing to learn. Still, as they can be stubborn, opt for reward-based training methods to keep their attention and cooperation.
While Australian Terriers can do well with children, note that they don't appreciate or accept rough handling. So it is essential always to supervise interactions between dog and child and teach the kids how to behave towards them.
As terriers, naturally, these dogs can be wary or even aggressive towards other dogs. However, with training and early socialisation, they often learn to accept and live harmoniously with another canine.
Unfortunately, this isn't the case with cats, though. Because of their hunting instincts, Aussie Terriers will chase any small animal they see, including cats. Therefore, along with not introducing them to a feline, it's essential to dog-proof your garden so they cannot get out and chase the neighbour's kitty!
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Russian Blue
We had some concerns purchasing a kitten online but our experience with The Pedigree Paws was great. They connected us with Caroline, the Russian Blue breeder and we had many conversations and received multiple pictures and videos. She answered to all our questions.
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Miniature Dachshund
One of the reasons I was hesitant to order a puppy from The Pedigree Paws is because I live in Spain. However they connected me with a very good FCI breeder in Barcelona.
He showed me all the health documents of both parents, their pedigree and answer to all my questions. I am so happy they helped me to find a healthy puppy as finding one by myself was very overwhelming. Contacting The Pedigree Paws was the best decision and I highly recommend them to everybody!
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Chartreux
From the kittens's selection to the arrival of our Chartreux kitten, The Pedigree Paws was there to assist us. We had great experience with them, and they breeder Alexandra from France with whom they connected us and from whom we got our kitten from. They are very prompt in answering our initial and follow-up questions while our kitten was in transit. Very reliable and trustworthy!
Thank you so much for all your help. We are very happy with our new family member. We will definitely recommend it to all our friends.
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Chihuahua
It's been a few months since we decided to find a Chihuahua puppy to join our family, however we had issues finding a good breeder.
We contacted The Pedigree Paws and they connected us with a very unique breeder in Greece. Many videos and pictures were shown, the breeder shared with us the proof of vaccinations, deworming and her 5 generation pedigree. We were fortunate as George, the breeder was able to deliver the puppy to us personally. We are very pleased with our beautiful Athena. Thank you, The Pedigree Paws, for being truthful and transparent.
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Abyssinian
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Fin
Chihuahua
Thank you for finding for me such a beautiful Chihuahua puppy! I love him so much from the minute I saw him. He changed my world.
Kate, from The Pedigree Paws assisted me through the whole process informing me about everything from health checks to arranging a Pet Nanny to transport Fin directly to my door. So thankful that the experience went so well! I love my Fin.
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Ragdoll
I have always wanted a Ragdoll kitten as it was my dream cat breed, but didnt know how to find one as heard a lot about kitten farms and bad breeders. I reached out to The Pedigree Paws and they were very accommodating and transparent from the start. They offered me few kittens from their list of breeders and when I saw Emi I knew she was the one! We went through the kitten's parents DNA testing as for me that was a priority to have a kitten free from genetic disorders. We sealed the deal and now I have the best kitten I could dream of! Thank you very much for all your help
Shima
Russian Blue
I really wanted a Russian Blue kitten, but was very nervous getting one after reading horror stories about scammers on the Internet. I had my first call with Natalia, from The Pedigree Paws and with her help I was able to connect with the breeder, that I knew I could trust. I am very lucky to have now Shima, she is an absolute joy to live with.
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