How tall is a Australian Terrier?

An adult Australian Terrier stands about 11 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Australian Terrier considered a small dog?

Yes — at 11" / 18 lb, the Australian Terrier falls into the small-breed size class (shoulder height 11–15"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #208 tallest.

How does a Australian Terrier compare to a person?

At 11" tall, a Australian Terrier stands about 17% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Australian Terrier Size Compared to a Person

A Australian Terrier stands 11″ at the shoulder and weighs about 18 lb — that puts it at 17% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #208 by shoulder height and falls into the small-breed size class (Small breeds, 11–15").

Australian Terrier next to a person at scale — 11-inch shoulder height, 18 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Australian Terrier at 11″ / 18 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Australian Terrier compares

	Australian Terrier	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	11″	64″	-53″
Weight	18 lb	135 lb	-117 lb

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About the Australian Terrier

The Australian Terrier is a small, sturdy working terrier and one of the smallest in the terrier group, standing about 10 to 11 inches tall and weighing 15 to 20 pounds. Developed in Australia during the 19th century from various British terrier breeds including the Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, and Yorkshire Terrier, the Aussie Terrier was bred to hunt snakes and rodents in the harsh Australian bush. It holds the distinction of being the first native breed to be recognized and shown in Australia.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Small size class with shoulder height closest to the Australian Terrier.

American Eskimo — 11″ / 8 lb (same height)
Bichon Frise — 11″ / 15 lb (same height)
Bichpoo — 11″ / 12 lb (same height)
Bolognese — 11″ / 8 lb (same height)
Boston Terrier — 11″ / 19 lb (same height)
Coton de Tulear — 11″ / 12 lb (same height)
Doxiepoo — 11″ / 18 lb (same height)
Doxle — 11″ / 22 lb (same height)

Frequently asked

How tall is a Australian Terrier?: An adult Australian Terrier stands about 11 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Australian Terrier considered a small dog?: Yes — at 11" / 18 lb, the Australian Terrier falls into the small-breed size class (shoulder height 11–15"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #208 tallest.
How does a Australian Terrier compare to a person?: At 11" tall, a Australian Terrier stands about 17% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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