Aragorn

Australian Terriers are small ins stature but mighty in spirit. Their keen sense of adventure makes them a playful breed that’s best for small families or single owners. They need a lot of human contact and exercise, so be prepared to spend quality time with your Aussie every day. Full-grown, they typically weigh 15-20 pounds and stand 10-11 inches tall.

Australian Terriers are generally excellent with children of all ages. Australian Terriers are small and get along well with kids and dogs their own size. Families have great relationships with Aussies as long as the kids are respectful. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

Aussies are eager to exercise and need a few good workouts each day. They enjoy walking and specialize in agility and earthdog training. Australian Terriers are quick to adapt to any living environment, but they prefer to stay indoors most of the time, occasionally stepping outside to an outdoor space where they can run and play. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Aussies have wiry and weatherproof hair that looks straight out of Devo music video from the '80s. Their thick outercoats rest on top of a soft undercoat, with a thick ruff on the back of their necks. Their fur tends to be mostly tan and bluish-brown but can also be sandy or even solid red. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance. Australian Terriers are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Australian Terriers are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. When they’re home, they enjoy living indoors, where they can be comfy and surrounded by family. They are fairly easy to train.

These pint sized pooches aren’t short on smarts! While they make lovable and devoted lapdogs, Chihuahuas possess a ninja-like agility, graceful demeanor, and bravery that sometimes gets them into trouble. Full-grown, they typically weigh 2-6 pounds and stand 5-8 inches tall.

Chihuahuas are generally not the best fit for families with young kids. Chihuahuas can usually live with other dogs and cats without problem. Socializing the Chihuahua as a puppy is essential to prevent overt aggressiveness and avoiding World War III with other pets in your house. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

Chihuahuas can usually get all the exercise they need by running around indoors. If the dog becomes a little chubby, put on the Tai Bo DVD and get down! Actually, these dogs should be allowed to walk everywhere until the desired weight is reached. Overall, their exercise needs are low.

Chihuahuas can have a long or short coat and come in a wide variety of colors, including sand, chocolate, silver, chestnut, and even blue. A plethora of patterns including sable and masks are also a possibility. It’s this very variety of possibilities makes classification so difficult. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Chihuahuas are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Socializing the Chihuahua as a puppy is essential to prevent overt aggressiveness and avoiding World War III with other pets in your house. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.