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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.

The Shorkie is a mix between the Shih Tzu and the Yorkshire Terrier. Full-grown, they typically weigh 5-15 pounds and stand 6-14 inches tall.

Shorkies are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Shorkies may be leery of young children and young children must be taught how to properly interact with any dog. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

The Shorkie enjoys spending time with their owner. They enjoy short walks and/or play time in the yard. They are not very active dogs and enjoy their time indoors. Overall, their exercise needs are low.

The coat of a shorkie is usually long and silky. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance. Shorkies are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Shorkies are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They are can be stubborn and challenging to train.