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Teddy Roosevelt Terrier |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier |
| The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is a big dog in a small package. He's full of energy and needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to avoid becoming a nuisance. He loves to play games and dig. He can also be a very vocal dog. The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is the result of crossing the Rat Terrier with another short-legged dog. Many people believe that President Theodore Roosevelt played a role in the breed's development, but these claims have not been substantiated. It's a fact that President Roosevelt owned a few. |
History of the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier |
| The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier was developed in the USA from terriers that came with English miners and other English working-class immigrants. Many believe it is descended from the Manchester Terrier, Bull Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier, Beagle, Whippet and Italian Greyhound. It is also possible that the White English Terrier was also used in the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier line. The White English Terrier is now extinct. The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier was originally used as a ratter and was nicknamed the Rat Terrier. Eventually, two types of Rat Terrier were formed. These two types were distinguished by leg length. The shorter-legged Rat Terriers were given the name Teddy Roosevelt Terrier because many believe that President Theodore Roosevelt contributed to the development of the breed, although there is no real evidence that he bred these Terriers. President Roosevelt is known to have owned a few of these short-legged or teddy-bear Terriers. Some breed enthusiasts still call him a Teddy Roosevelt Rat Terrier. Many times, the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is still grouped with the Rat Terrier. However, there are two separate official breed standards for each breed. The United Kennel Club recognized the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier as a breed distinct from the Rat Terrier in 1999. Both breeds are fully recognized by the UKC and can compete as separate breeds in all UKC-sanctioned events. No other registry has yet recognized the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, but the American Kennel Club finally began registering it with the Foundation Stock Service in 2016. |
Appearance of the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier |
| The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is a very muscular, short-legged, high-energy dog. It has a broad head with a slightly domed skull. Its head is wedge-shaped and proportionate to the size of its body. His body is boxy and ideally, the length of his body is the same as his height, from his chest to his buttocks and from the top of his shoulder to the ground. His ears are triangular, erect and set on the outer edge of his skull. Buttoned or slightly folded ears are acceptable. Docking of the tail is preferred, however, a natural tail carried upwards or a natural tail is acceptable. He has a black nose and dark brown eyes. However, a single-colored nose and lighter eyes are acceptable in some colors. It has a dense, short coat and can be found in a variety of colors and patterns, including white, black, red, tricolor, black and tan, lemon and white, black and white, blue and white, red and white, white and chocolate and white and tan. |
Temperament of the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier |
| The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is a very active, playful Terrier with a heart of gold. He loves his family and generally does well with other dogs, although he needs to be supervised around other small animals such as ferrets, hamsters or guinea pigs. He is a ruthless hunter and will be tenacious when he smells vermin around the house or property. The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier needs plenty of exercise, including mental stimulation to keep him happy. He would excel in certain dog sports. He's not the type of dog to be left alone outside in the yard with little interaction, he'll become an intolerable nuisance. To please himself, he'll dig and find things to occupy his time, like pulling laundry from the clothesline. Training is important to make sure he knows he has limits when he's at home. He can also be trained to be an excellent watchdog for your home. |
Needs and activities of the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier |
| The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier needs plenty of exercise. They're happiest when they have the leisure of the outdoors, and can spend from sunup to sundown chasing small vermin and happily running around outside. This means that these dogs don't do well in small apartments or enclosed rooms. If you live in a smaller space and still want to, you need to make sure you can give them adequate exercise. They'll need to be taken at least an hour a day to a local park or simply run around the neighborhood. |
Maintenance of the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier |
| The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is a low-maintenance dog that only needs grooming once a month, unless it's shown very dirty in the mud. His coat conditioning for conformation shows requires weekly grooming and a bath every four to six weeks. When brushing the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, a soft, smooth brush or a firm bristle brush is needed to remove dirt and dead hairs. When bathing him, use a mild shampoo and dry him thoroughly before letting him into the yard. He'll try to roll or wallow in the dirt after a bath. Trim his nails as needed, usually every few weeks. Use nail clippers to keep his nails short and neat. He should let you brush his teeth at least once a week. However, two or three times a week is preferable to keep teeth strong and healthy. |
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