I Am an Australian Terrier by Dunham Lake Australian Terriers

I Am an Australian Terrier By Theresa A. Goiffon

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I Am an Australian Terrier Copyright ÂŠ 2012 by Theresa A. Goiffon. Theresa has lived with and cared for dogs, cats and birds for her entire life. She has many other interests including gardening, cooking, web designing, and, especially, breeding, raising and showing Australian Terriers. She and her husband, along with her three wonderful daughters, share their lives with their animal companions in their country home in Wisconsin, USA. For more information about the Australian Terrier, please visit: www.DunhamLakeAustralianTerriers.com. Acknowledgment Thank you to my three daughters, Nathalie, Lydia and Ellie for your support. I love you so much! To my friends and families who have asked me for sometime to write a book with photos of our Australian Terriers, thank you for your encouragement. For my friends for their input I thank you. And a special thank you to Dianne Wall, Carolyn Salmanowicz and Russ and Nancy Kimble for their suggestions and editing skills.

God Bless, Theresa All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including storage and retrieval systems without permission in writing from Theresa A. Goiffon. A percentage of all book sales will be donated to Australian Terrier International (www.AustralianTerrierInternational.org) for the betterment of Australian Terrier health and education.

I Am an Australian Terrier

This book is the first in a series of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo books depicting the Australian Terrier dog breed. It is created for children and illustrated for those of all ages who are interested in this breed. Included are actual photos of the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Australian Terriers, along with a few proverbs to warm your heart.

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I come from Australia, a beautiful place called "Down Under,"

an Aussie adventurous land of wonder.

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Aussies are born blue and tan or red or sandy too. We are all beautiful, unless we roll in poo! My feet are cat like, small and quick. Keen eyes and ears help me to even find a small tick. I Am an Australian Terrier

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We Aussies are best described as small but sturdy, expressive and intelligent, spirited and self-assured. 7

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Yet as a Terrier, quite distinct, I am bold and brave and tough, just as you might think.

Description: Friendly to one and all. If you are a rodent, a mouse, a snake, a bird, or even a duck, then the description, I say, is simply "no way!"

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I never say no, but spread joy and love everywhere I go.

One, two, whatever I do I start it well, and carry it through.

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I always have a smiling face,

I like to dance, I like to sing,

I can be feisty, that's what they say,

to make your home a happy place.

I do not sulk over anything.

always loving but wanting to play.

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Looking for trouble... we find plenty.

It's for us who seek it... that trouble grows. I Am an Australian Terrier

I am sassy and funny, lovable and determined, to the people I meet. I am faithful and loyal to my family with or without a treat .

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Searching for beauty, I saw the morning! Looking for joy, I found no end; trying to help, I gained a friend! 14

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I can run like the wind, flying high off the ground, like a kite in the sky, Not a care in the world, not even a sigh.

Shy and timid I am not, that's true. I'm a Terrier through and through! I am fairly small, the most modest Terrier of all. That's not surprising to me; sometimes I even come when you call. I Am an Australian Terrier

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I am a good traveler and love to explore, but please never leave open the door. It's not that I want to leave home, you see, I just get distracted and like to explore. I am loving and cheerful, a family companion...one of the BEST you could imagine.

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For if I wish for something and believe it's on its way... My family of course who loves me each and every day. I know in time, you will find, I do just what I always had in mind. For...

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