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Terrier australien
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Origin
Grande-Bretagne
Coat
Varieties of blue and tan marks, or light sand, red
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Moyen
The Australian Terrier is an Australian dog breed originating from Great Britain.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium format (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of activity per day for its balance.
- 4Regular grooming — brushing 3 to 5 times per week.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Terrier australien
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Terrier australien
Origins & history
A story told
The Australian Terrier descends from a breed of terriers from Great Britain exported to Australia in the early 19th century.
What if you adopted your future companion?
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What human age for a terrier australien ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a terrier australien ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Terrier australien
Is the Australian Terrier suitable for apartment living?+
How much exercise per day for an Australian Terrier?+
What is the life expectancy of an Australian Terrier?+
Is the Australian Terrier good with children?+
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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