Sex

It usually takes six to twelve months for dogs, especially Australian Terriers, to attain sexual maturity. Nevertheless, every dog is different, therefore the exact time may differ. Bitches, or female dogs, typically enter their first heat cycle, sometimes called estrus, at around six months of age, but it may happen later. This is the time when they are fertile.

When male Australian Terriers attain sexual maturity, they often begin to display mating behaviour. As a result, the dog may exhibit behaviours such as increasing its attention to females in heat or marking its territory. While a dog's sexual maturity does indicate its reproductive capacity, appropriate breeding takes into account the dog's overall health, temperament, and genes.

Spaying and neutering your Australian Terrier is something most vets suggest if you don't want to breed it. Neutering a male animal entails removing his testicles, while spaying a female animal removes her ovaries and uterus. In addition to preventing undesired litters, these treatments provide health advantages and might potentially aid in the management of certain behavioural difficulties.

It is important to talk to a vet or a competent breeder before you breed your Australian Terrier to make sure you are prepared for the commitment and difficulties that come with it. In order to breed in a way that improves the breed's health and temperament, responsible breeders take into account the needs of the parents as well as their puppies.