A small terrier with a harsh double coat that is brushed a couple of times a week and sheds little. Purina Australia says it is generally good with children but independent and best trained consistently from early on. The Royal Kennel Club lists it as suitable for flat or apartment living with up to an hour of exercise a day.
| Adult weight, male | 6 to 8 kg |
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| Adult weight, female | 6 to 8 kg |
| Size | Small, under 10 kg |
| Height | 28 to 31 cm |
| Lifespan | 12 to 15 years |
| Coat | hard and weather-resistant double coat, profuse harsh outer coat with short soft furry undercoat |
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