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Australian Terrier History
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The Australian Terrier traces its roots back to ’s roots trace back to Tasmania. Invasive rodent populations created the need for tough, rough coated little working terriers, and these dogs were eagerly adopted at the waterfront areas and in gold mines. Australian owners needed a dog that was capable of hunting down vermin and that could also serve as a watchdog and help with herding sheep in the field. This led to the interbreeding of the small Tasmanian Terrier with various British terriers, including the Scottish, Manchester, Yorkshire, Dandie Dinmont and Skye Terriers.
The result was a rough-coated watchdog capable of working in the fields, catching rodents and providing companionship. The breed soon became the first Australian dog to be officially recognized in its homeland (a standard was established in 1896), and spread to the United States and England shortly thereafter. The Australian Terrier entered the American Kennel Club’s registry in 1960 as the first new terrier in over 20 years.
