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From the ArchivesHow was theAussie made?This ques@on is asked so many @mes andthere are so many different answers.Many books and enthusiasts suggest arecipe for the breed’s crea@on and fromthese everyone has their own theories. Inmost cases the theories are based on theterrier breeds. However, there are a fewbooks that suggest that the forerunnerof the corgi might have found its wayinto the evolving of the Aussie. Maybethis is where they get the herdingins@nct and as one person suggested -their big ears!Aussies from the early 1900’sThis arJcle was found in the archives of a dog enthusiast and not anAussie owner. They felt it shed some interesJng thoughts on the creaJonof the Australian Terrier, so it makes an interesJng talking point forreaders who are curious about the origins of the breed.The informaJons was first published in the 1930’s and wri2en by PhyllisRobson, it makes interesJng reading. And please note the descripJon isnot the same as today’s breed standard.The author of the ar=clePhyllis Robson ini=ally was aBulldog enthusiast, but ehenthe first Afghan Houndsarrived in the UK became aconvert to this breed. She wasthe first Chairman of the Cluband even sold 2 Afghans toZeppo Marx of the MarxBrothers fame.She was one of the longestserving editors of Dog WorldMagazine and a muchtravelled interna=onal Judge.she was described as beingone of the dog world’semerging interna=onalcelebri=es.The smallest of the Terrier breeds is a product of which theCommonwealth can be justly proud. A good Australian Terrier is ananimal of exquisite beauty.To get a true picture of the Australian’s original makeup, one mustimagine the dogs taken out by the BriJsh emigrants – li2le terrier fromScotland, Clydesdales, Cairns, Dandie Dinmonts: these went to make theBlue and Tan and the introducJon of the Welsh Ca2le Dogs (the originalCorgis) produces the reds.The result was a very beauJful all round dog: vermin killer, ca2le herderand the pal and helpmate of lonely pioneers.Australian Terriers are easily trained when kindly handled, but will notstand for bullying. They are not quarrelsome and will follow perfectly toheel. The bitches are most affecJonate and sweet mother.The dogs are more independent, but are very capable all the same of avery deep devoJon to their owners. They are very much a one-man dog.Unlike most breeds, the Australian male takes a great interest in hisoffspring and will oden help to bring them up.
The cocktail of breeds suggested that wereused to create the Australian TerrierIn appearance, the Australian Terrier is small, longbodied and low to the ground. The ideal weight is9-101bs in bitches and 11-12lbs in dogs. Tail is docked.Clydesdale, or Paisley TerrierAn interesting fact: TheBallochmyle kennel was that of SirClaude Alexander. He believed hecould recreate the ClydesdaleTerrier by interbreeding the Skyeand the Australian Terrier. It didn’twork - as the breeds genes neverreally mixed. You got either Skyetypes or Aussie types. Hisdaughter Hon WilhelminaAlexander bred both Aussies andSkyes with her affix Faygate.Cairn TerriersThe skull should be flat, wide between the eyes. Theforeface fairly long with a pronounced stop, jaw level,teeth strong. The topknot should be silky and lighter incolour than the body coat. The hair in front of the eyesand on the ears, should be short.The nasal bone bare of hair and nostrils black. The eyesmust be small, dark, deep set and when in repose havea faraway sleepy look, becoming varminty and full offire when alert. The ears are V shaped, either prickedor dropped. The neck should be long, with full ruffle ofhair. The body is long with finely laid shoulders; chestnarrow. With ribs going well back to give the desiredlength of body. Couplings short, with slight roach,which give speed and ability to turn quickly.The forelegs straight as possible with elbows wellunder body. Slight feathering to knee, hair short fromknee down. Feet small, well padded, black nails. Thehindquarters have powerful muscles with well bentsJfles: hocks straight when viewed from behind.Colour: Blue and tan or red. The blue tan should havea dark steel blue body coat, legs and face richmahogany tan; the reds and sandies should be a clearbright colour. In both colours, the colour should pale atthe roots, deepening towards the Jps of hair withdefinite sheen. The body coat should be harsh andabout 2.5 inches long.Early examples of CorgisThe Scotch TerrierTerriers from mid 19thCenturyDandie Dinmont Terriers
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