Brazilian Terrier
Quick Facts
weight: 17 to 22 pounds
height: till 15.7 inches
Ideal Human Companions
Active types
A-type personalities
Families
Kids
Trademark Traits
Intelligent
Fun
Loyal
Happy
Hunter
Thinks that is bigger
Friend
History
The Brazilian Terrier also known as Fox Paulistinha (The little fox from São Paulo) is one of the two Brazilian breeds recognized by FCI (the other one is the Fila Brasileiro) but there are more than 15 uniques breeds originally from in Brazil.
The most accepted origin of the Brazilian Terrier is remounted to the end of sec XVIII when sons of important farmers went back from Europe to Brazil as they completed the College education caring with them terriers that were mixed with local dogs; these new dogs succeeded in farm lifestyle. Soon aroused a new breed and in São Paulo many breeders started to rise and set up that new standard.
It is presumed that the Parson Russel Terrier, the Jack Russel Terrier and the Fox Terrier were between the breeds that originated Brazilian Terrier.
That new dog demonstrated to be a very skilled hunter of small rodents, being used to protect warehouses and ships against small pests. Is said that the Brazilian Terrier were more able than cats catching rats. That hunting ability is very known even today; small birds are easily grasped by this attentive dog, in pack as well in lone hunting.
The standard was set up in 1920 but the final FCI recognition came only in 1995.
Today the Brazilian Terrier is being largelly exported to many countries because its versatile use as a hunter, companion dog, extreme intelligence, resistance and agility performance.
A Look of Brazilian Terrier
The Brazilian Terrier has short hair being tricolor with three possible standard color combinations with white predominating and being masked with brown in the face or grey or black painting the rest of the body. The Fox Paulistinha is elegant and firm in its structure, secure in its movements and fast in its decisions. A shy dog is a failure.
What They Are Like to Live With
Being a Terrier is stubborn and tenacious dog. The home with a Brazilian Terrier is happier because he loves it’s family and centralize the attention with tireless plays and with a huge sense of companionship.
The high stamina if well consumed with regular exercises will produce a balanced dog that will learn quickly many commands, being therefore a positive obedient dog.
The genetic crosses favored the rusticity so it is very strong and not vulnerable to common diseases. Truly, the serious breeders don’t identify any characteristic illness.
This breed is also known by its braveness. They are able to give their lives to the owner. They are not sure about their size. Being socialized since early months will easily become a friend of all your visits.
