Australian Terrier vs Harrier
Compare the Australian Terrier to the Harrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Harriers.
Australian Terrier
Harrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
19-21 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
45-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Terrier
Harrier
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1820 AD
1200 AD
Australian Terrier
Harrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Terrier
Harrier
Australian Terrier
Harrier
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Terrier
Harrier
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium to High
Australian Terrier
Harrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Australian Terrier
Harrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Australian Terrier
Harrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Terrier
Harrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Terrier
Harrier
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Australian Terrier
Harrier
Australian Terrier
Harrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Australian Terrier
Harrier
