ENGLISH TOY TERRIER
Even when the small Terriers already existed in the XV century, this breed comes from the 1880's, when it was used as a buzzard dog. It was also used to make foxes come out of their hideouts.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The name perfectly defines these dogs, as tiny as if they were toys, but also brave and robust as it can be expected from a Terrier. Very deep-rooted buzzard instinct. They can't resist much heat because it can cause them eruptions in the skin and they can't resist the cold weathers either because of their almost lack of hair. Loyal and much attached to their masters, they can be distrustful with the strangers.
Always alert, clear-sighted and observing, they seem to feel the mood of their masters. Lively and intelligent, they are good family pets.
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PHYSICAL ASPECT
Thick and shiny hair, black with characteristic fire spots. Small sparkling eyes, very dark. Straight ears of candle flame that, when turned to the front, should never reach the eyes. Tail placed low. Delicate and compact feet with the central fingers of the front paw longer than the lateral ones. Compact body, narrowed chest and rounded hips.
PRACTICAL DATA
- LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12 years.
- PHYSICAL EXERCISE: Abundant.
- MAINTENANCE: Easy.
- LEVEL OF NOISE: Very Silent.
- HEALTH PROBLEMS: Unknown.
- HEIGHT: 25 – 30 cm.
BREED RECOGNIZED BY THE CANINE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION (CIF)
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