Brazilian Terrier
- Origin
- Brazil
- Type
- Terrier
- Size
- Small
- Height
- 33–40 cm (13–16 in)
- Weight
- 7–10 kg (15–22 lb)
- Coat
- Short, smooth and fine
- Colors
- White with tan markings and black, brown or blue
- Status
- Recognised by the FCI and the Brazilian kennel club (CBKC)
The Brazilian Terrier is a small terrier developed in Brazil, where it is also known as the Fox Paulistinha or Terrier Brasileiro. It is one of only two native Brazilian breeds with recognition around the world.
History
How the breed came about is not settled. One account holds that Jack Russell Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers and Fox Terriers were brought from Europe to Brazil in the 1800s and became its closest ancestors. Another traces it to Spanish dogs such as the Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz and the Valencian Terrier, carried to Brazil by ship during the period of the Iberian Union.
Appearance
The Brazilian Terrier is a well-balanced dog with a narrow chest and a flat, triangular skull. Males stand 35 to 40 cm (about 14 to 16 in) at the withers and females 33 to 38 cm (13 to 15 in), and the weight is usually between 7 and 10 kg (15 to 22 lb).
The coat is short, sleek and fine. It is always tricolor: white and tan with black, with blue or with brown. The ears are half-pricked and fold over, so that the tips fall forward. The tail is commonly docked.
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