Welsh Terrier vs Australian Terrier
Compare Welsh Terrier and Australian Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Welsh Terrier
VS
Australian Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Welsh Terrier
Australian Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
38 – 39 cm
21 – 25 cm
Weight
9 – 10 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 13 years
10 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
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
Welsh Terrier
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Small
Australian Terrier
Great with Kids
Tiny
Summary
About Welsh Terrier
Medium-sized, sturdy Welsh terrier with a wiry black-and-tan coat that sheds little but needs regular stripping. Bred in Wales to hunt, it is active, bold, affectionate yet independent, with strong chase instincts. Intelligent and trainable, it thrives on firm, positive guidance and daily exercise.
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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