Chihuahua vs Australian Terrier
Compare Chihuahua and Australian Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Chihuahua
VS
Australian Terrier
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Chihuahua
Australian Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
3 – Terriers
Height
15 – 25 cm
21 – 25 cm
Weight
1 – 3 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 18 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
5/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Chihuahua
Low grooming
Tiny
Australian Terrier
Great with kids
Tiny
Summary
About Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is a tiny yet sturdy companion dog, usually 1.5–3 kg with an apple-shaped head and large eyes. Found in smooth or long coats in many colors, it is devoted, alert, and bold. It needs daily walks, training, close companionship, and good health and dental care to thrive.
About Australian Terrier
The Australian Terrier is a small, sturdy working terrier with a harsh, weatherproof coat and soft topknot. Bred in Australia as a vermin controller and companion, it is confident, lively, people‑oriented, a devoted watchdog, needing moderate exercise and regular, simple grooming.
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