Origin:

Native to Australia. Its ancestors came to Australia from the United Kingdom across the ocean, and in its blood there are genetic factors of stalks and stalks. After World War II, he went to North America with the army and businessmen. Live in English-speaking countries.

Personality:

Stubborn and aggressive, it is a typical watchdog. It is capable of killing all small animal pests, including many species. It is also an alert and agile watch dog, which can guard orphans and widows to prevent foreign intruders. The dog still retains this characteristic - it is unlikely to give up the right to fight with other dogs, and it is impossible to live in peace unless it has been raised with them since childhood. It is a companion dog that can give people fun, but in any case, let it be trained. While the breed is most popular in Australia and New Zealand, it also currently exists in his predominantly English-speaking countries.

The strong-willed native Australian ancestors came from England, and colonists brought these breeds to Australia to breed a rat-catcher that worked for farms and large ranchers. Suitable for city life; suitable for hot weather; does not require frequent grooming; is an excellent guard dog. They are naturally suited for a variety of different jobs. Their expressions are warm and intelligent; their characters are brave and confident. Suitable for city life; suitable for hot weather; does not require constant grooming.

FCI Standard:

Body Size

10-11 inches at the shoulders. The length of the body is about 1 to 1.5 inches longer than the height at the withers. In good health, with moderate bone mass, proper proportions, symmetry and balance. Appropriate weight.

Head

Head is long and strong. The length of the muzzle is approximately equal to the length of the skull. Warm and intelligent expression. The eyes are small, dark brown to black (ideally dark black), and full of enthusiasm. The distance between the eyes is appropriate. The eye sockets are black in color and oval in shape. Defects: Light-colored or protruding eyes. The ears are small, erect and pointed; the ears are set high on the skull and well spaced from each other. The ears are fully erect without any inclination. Viewed from the front or side, the skull is long and flat, slightly longer than it is wide, and the stop between the eyes is light but distinct. The muzzle is strong and powerful, filling slightly below the eyes. Jaws powerful. Nose is black. In this breed, the standard should have an inverted V-shaped hairless area from the nose to the upper part of the muzzle, which varies widely in length in adult dogs. Tight lips, dark brown or black lips. Teeth are moderate in size and have a scissors bite.

Neck, Topline, Body

The neck is long, slightly arched, and strong, blending smoothly over the shoulders. Topline is flat and firm. The body structure is strong, with well-spread ribs, but does not allow a barrel chest, which is slightly lower than the elbows. The loin is strong and rather short, with a slight tuck in the belly. Disadvantage: The waist is too long. The tail is set high, standing between 12 o'clock and 1 o'clock on the back. The length of the docked tail is less than 1/2 of the total length of the tail. keep it in good shape into adulthood.

Forequarters

Shoulders - Shoulders are long and well integrated with the body, with very little space between the shoulder blades. The upper arm is roughly the same length as the shoulder blade. The angle between the shoulders and the upper arms is 90 degrees. Defects: Straight shoulder blades, lax, anti-shoulders. Elbows* near chest. The front legs are straight, parallel to each other when viewed from the front, with round bones of medium bone mass. Viewed from the side, the front legs are well positioned under the body, with the sternum in front. The wrists are strong and slightly sloping. Defect: The wrist is too low. Dewclaws need to be removed. Feet small, neat, like claws; toes arched and compact, turning neither in nor out. Nails are short, black, and strong.

Body

Sturdy; well angled hind knees and hocks, hocks short and perpendicular to the ground. The thigh and calf muscles are well developed. Viewed from the back, the rear legs are perpendicular to the ground and are in the same plane as the corresponding front legs. Defects: Underdeveloped muscles or overdeveloped muscles. Feet (see Forequarters).

Coat

The outer coat is coarse and straight; except for the tail, ankles, the back of the legs below the hocks, and the longer hair on the feet It is 2.5 inches long and the coat on the ears is kept very short. The undercoat is short and soft. The trim is softer than the body fur. The neck is adorned with feathers, forming a fur collar. The front ankles are slightly feathered. The bun covers only the top of the head; finer and softer than the coat.

Colors

Blue and brown; pure tan; pure red. Blue and Brown: Blue has dark blue, steel blue, dark gray blue and silver blue. Each silver-blue hair is decorated with alternating blue and silver, with dark tips. Brown markings (not red or tawny), possibly abundant, on face, ears, under body, lower legs and feet, and around the anus. Rich colors and clear borders are ideal. The bun is silver or a lighter color than the head. Brown or red: There are different shades of brown or red, and the color is clear and ideal. The bun is silver or lighter in color than the body coat. Defects: Adult dogs are covered in black coat. Parts of blue coat with brown spots or tawny/red coat with dark spots. Regardless of color, white markings on the chest or paws are a serious defect.

Gait

The legs are straight, both from the front and the rear, and the front and rear legs move in the same plane, the two planes being parallel to each other. When the dog trots, the legs and paws may converge toward the centerline, but the legs remain vertical. Viewed from the side, the hind legs are exactly the footprints on the front legs, and there is no gap between the two. The topline remains firm and level without jumping.

Temperament

A vigorous, alert, bold and confident dog, an active mouser and bush hunter by nature; an excellent companion, friend and family member . Weaknesses: Timid or aggressive.