For many people who want to keep a dog in their apartment, some smart and cute small dogs may be more suitable. On the one hand, small dogs have a small range of activities, so a small space like an apartment is just right; on the other hand, neighbors will be more tolerant of such small dogs, which can reduce a lot of trouble. However, dogs like Teddy and Chihuahua are a bit too common, so the editor here recommends Australian Terriers to everyone.
The Australian Terrier, also called the Australian Terrier, is one of the smallest working terriers. It is rich in emotions and very understanding of human nature. It will be extremely interesting for everyone to play with it in daily life. In addition, as a terrier, its physical fitness is much stronger than that of some small dogs, so it is relatively difficult to feed. So, how should we choose a suitable Australian Terrier before official feeding? You should keep the following points in mind.
1. Look at the body shape
In terms of body shape, the Australian Terrier gives people the overall impression of being small and strong. It has medium bone mass and the ideal body proportions are body length greater than height. Normally, the Australian Terrier is between 24 and 25 centimeters tall and weighs about 5 to 6 kilograms. If the height and weight are not within this range, the dog may have certain defects.
2. Look at the ears
Australian Terrier ears are small and covered with hair, which is very elegant. This kind of dog has erect ears and lop ears. Erect-eared dogs are only recognized in the United States, and both types of dogs are recognized in the United Kingdom. When everyone is actually selecting, try to give priority to erect ears, as the quality is relatively better.
3. Look at the coat
The coat of the Australian Terrier is rough in texture and has a unique fur collar, apron and soft silk topknot. In terms of selection, the coat should be long, dense and shiny. It is not suitable to choose a coat that is thin and bonded together. In addition, the color of its coat is very important. Dark brown or silvery blue is the top quality, while ink, brass, reddish brown is the inferior quality. No matter what color the Australian Terrier is, white hair on the chest or feet should be avoided. This is something you should pay special attention to when purchasing.
4. Look at the gait
Whether viewed from the front or from the back, the legs of the Australian Terrier range from shoulders to feet and from hip joints to feet. They should be straight and move parallel to the center line of travel, with the hind legs moving on the same level as the front legs.. When the Australian Terrier runs, the feet of the front and rear limbs tend to meet toward the center line of travel, but the legs remain straight whether bent or extended. Viewed from the side, the legs move in a leaping motion. The back foot should land where the front foot has landed, with no space between them. During action, the topline remains stiff and level with no bending. Australian Terriers that meet the above gaits generally have few health problems.
5. Look at the personality
As for the personality, you must first observe the behavior of the Australian Terrier to see if it meets the requirements of being keen, alert and lively. Especially in the process of brief contact, it is very important to see whether it is willing to show friendly and intimate personality traits to everyone, because this will affect the later emotional cultivation.
Generally speaking, a normal Australian Terrier is lively and active, has bright eyes, neat and shiny coat, moist nose, no peculiar smell in the mouth and ears, tight anus, and clean and free of foreign matter around the anus; on the contrary , the dog with the problem is depressed, unwilling to move or too sensitive to the surrounding things, showing panic and restlessness. Today I will share my tips on selecting Australian Terriers. I hope everyone can choose the “cute” that suits them.