Here’s a photo of the Australian Terrier – mentioned in yesterday’s blog post as being one of two breeds in the origin of the Silky Terrier.  The Australian Terrier is a member of the Terrier Group, not the Toy Group like the Yorkie and Silky.  The Australian Terrier was developed in the 1800’s to assist workers in the Australian Outback by controling rodents and snakes.  Now that’s one tough little dog!  Their coat can be blue and tan, solid sandy or solid red in color.  This photo is from the Lebanon County Kennel Club show in Harrisburg, Pa. back in April.