Australian Terrier vs Chihuahua
Compare the Australian Terrier to the Chihuahua. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Chihuahuas.
Australian Terrier
Chihuahua
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-14 Years
15-20 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
3-6 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Terrier
Chihuahua
Origin Country
Australia
Mexico
Origin Year
1820 AD
1850 AD
Australian Terrier
Chihuahua
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Terrier
Chihuahua
Australian Terrier
Chihuahua
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Terrier
Chihuahua
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Australian Terrier
Chihuahua
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Australian Terrier
Chihuahua
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Terrier
Chihuahua
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Terrier
Chihuahua
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Terrier
Chihuahua
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
15-20 Years
Australian Terrier
Chihuahua
Australian Terrier
Chihuahua
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Long
Australian Terrier
Chihuahua
