Considered to be among the smallest of the working terrier breeds, the Australian terrier is also the national terrier of Australia. Research suggests that ancestors of the breed originated in Tasmania as a result of crosses with breeds hailing from Europe, and that the Australian terrier shares many traits of the silky terrier. The Tasmanian-born terrier featured a rough coat could control livestock. It served as not only a companion and watch dog, but also a dog that was able to kill snakes and vermin. It is said that ancestors of other terriers, such as the Dandie Dinmont, the Skye, the Scotch, the Manchester, and the Yorkshire terrier were crossed with the Tasmanian dog, which resulted in an impressive looking dog that was also quite useful. According to sources, the first Australian terrier was presented sometime in the mid- to late 1800s, most likely in Melbourne, and it featured a "broken" coat of "blackish blue sheen." ..... Find out more about this dog breed.
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