How the Australian Terrier Became Famous

Many dog breeds have seen popularity at one time or another. For the Australian Terrier, his popularity grew quickly over time. He began his trek to fame in the Australian Outback. Bred to be a companion, he worked to keep rodents and snakes under control. His working role got him plenty of positions caring for sheep and watching over farmlands. He didn’t catch his big popularity break until everyone saw Dorothy’s famous dog Toto on the big screen. Although the dog in The Wizard of Oz was not an Australian Terrier, the similar appearance sparked a number of purchases. A Mix of Popular Breeds The Australian Terrier has its roots in some of the most popular breeds of all time. His ancestors include the Yorkshire Terrier, Manchester Terrier, Cairn Terrier and Dandie Dinmont. All of these British breeds played a part in making the Australian who he is today. He was brought over to Melbourne in the late 1800s, and the breed quickly won the hearts of Australian families. He was then exp

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