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Australian terrier

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Australian terrier breed of small, hardy terrier perfected in Australia c.1885. It stands about 10 in. (25.4 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 12 to 14 lb (5.5-6.4 kg). Its weather-resistant double coat consists of a soft, short underlayer and a straight, harsh outercoat about 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) long. It is silver-black or blue-black in color with rich tan markings on the head and legs. The Australian terrier is descended from the now extinct broken-hair, or rough-coated, terrier, a dog of widespread popularity in the early 18th cent. and believed to be the progenitor of many terrier... Read more

terrier
...The following breeds are classified as terrirers by the American Kennel Club: airedale terrier , Australian terrier ; Bedlington terrier ; border terrier ; bull terrier ; cairn terrier ; Dandie Dinmont terrier ; fox terrier ; Irish terrier... Read more

silky terrier
...with tan markings on the face and legs and a silver or fawn topknot. The silky terrier resulted from crossings of Yorkshire terrier and Australian terrier. It has always been raised as a house pet and companion. See dog . Read more

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	Bullish Gregan takes lessons from his terrier ; ...Bullish Gregan takes lessons from his terrier by Pirate Irwin (PICTURES) BRISBANE, Australia, Oct 17 (AFP) - Australian skipper George Gregan said Friday he...his hunger for success and that his terrier's appetite served as an inspiration...the analogy of my Staffordshire bull terrier," he said ... Read more
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	Terriers show their pedigree at Crufts ; ...And not to be outclassed, brother and sister Lakeland terriers Fred and Ginger won best puppies. Bringing up the tail was Irish terrier Saredon Storm Front - named Sean after Bond-star Sean...and some oversees locations - to exhibit. And for terrier Joe, there was no chance to put his paws up, as ... Read more
	Canine kiss-off for terrier Leon.(News) ; ...hoped for than being upgraded from a chihuahua to a bull terrier? The honour came from no less than President Thabo Mbeki...s ANC comrades had). Indeed, he has the bark of a bull terrier. But still no bite, it seems. Certainly not as much as...adversarial stance against the ANC. Hence the elevation to bull ... Read more
	Shoot: Shooter relies on clover, angel and Jack Russell terrier ; ...03-17-2006 Shoot: Shooter relies on clover, angel and Jack Russell terrier By John Coomber, Senior Sports Writer MELBOURNE, March 17...Athens, and a picture of Rocky, her father's pet Jack Russell terrier. With all that bric-a-brac clanging round in her top pocket...Winning the one medal up for grabs still took ... Read more
	Barney makes most of 'Toto' audition: ; After some coaxing, terrier shows stuff ; ...drove all the way from Charleston with her two pedigreed terriers. "And their resumes," Bowling said. "And headshots. You...one taker for the role of Toto: a rumpled black-and-brown Australian terrier named Barney. Barney's 8 years old. That's 56 in human years... Read more
	Terriers give stiff lesson to Niagara ; ...Dave Stiff from an NCAA suspension was enough to spark the Terriers to a 70-64 victory over Niagara last night at Case Center. Stiff, who was suspended for playing in the Australian National Basketball League, dominated the boards and keyed what passing game BU had as the Terriers improved to 5-2. ... Read more
	Terriers beat UNH.(Sports) ; ...Case Gym. Leading the way for the the Terriers (7-3) were guards Matt Turner and...shot selection to score 12 of the Terriers' next 13 points. The slick guard hit...The Wildcats never recovered. The Terriers began the conference phase of their...Australia, where he played for the Australian ... Read more
	NU regroups; BU rebuffed Huskies shake off first-half letdown to finish off the Terriers ; ...which got a terrific performance from Australian freshman forward David Stiff (23 points...have a six-game winning streak over the Terriers, came right back with a 10-2 run that...71-59 bulge with 4:10 to go. Another Terrier turnover resulted in a Djossou 10-foot... Read more

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