The Australian Terrier, also known as the Aussie, is a breed of dog in the Terrier Group and is one of the smallest dog breeds in the working terrier group. Accepted in the AKC in 1960, the Australian Terrier is known for its small stature, rough long coat, and super personality.
The Australian Terrier stands around 9 to 11 inches high at the shoulders, and weighs up to 15 pounds. It is a low-set dog breed, with its body length exceeding its height at the shoulders.
Median longevity of Australian Terriers is ~11 years. 11 years is a typical median longevity for purebred dogs in general, but on the low end of longevities for dog breeds similar in size to Australian Terriers.