Dog
Pronunciation:
tah-koh ter-ee-er
Breed Description:
The Taco Terrier breed of dog is a "designer" or mixed breed that was created by crossing the Chihuahua with the Toy Fox Terrier. Because of this, a breed type has not been established and the looks and temperament of the dog can greatly change from one puppy to the next. Generally, the Taco Terrier will have qualities of both parents. Thjey are usually a toy sized breed of dog that have a slim build without appearing too fragile. They should be athletic with a body that is slightly longer than they are tall. Their heads should be wedge shaped with a slightly apple shaped skull. The ears are large and should be held erect and high on the head, although some can have ears that fold forward, while the tail is medium in length and tapers to a point.
The coat of the Taco Terrier should be short and close to the skin. It should densely cover the dog and it should have a slightly coarse texture. It can be found in any colors of the parent breeds, however, white with tan or brown markings is one of the more common coat colors.
Temperament:
The Taco Terrier breed of dog is a designer breed and because of this, their temperament can vary greatly. They are known for being an active breed that is usually very outgoing and affectionate. They are loyal to their families and often entertain them with their mischievous nature. The Taco Terrier is very intelligent and while they can train quite easily, you should never expect them to simply give in to things. The breed can do well with other dogs, however, they can often have a high prey drive and are not recommended for homes with smaller, non-canine pets. The breed is usually suspicious of strangers and can make an excellent watch dog, however, their small size makes them unsuitable for guarding. The breed does okay with children but their small size makes them better suited to homes with older children.
Height:
The average height for a Taco Terrier is between 6 to 11 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Taco Terrier is between 6 to 8 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Taco Terrier breed of dog has no known health problems, however, it is important to read up on both the Toy Fox Terrier and the Chihuahua to be aware of the health problems your puppy may be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Taco Terrier breed of dog is versatile when it comes to living conditions and they can live in both apartments and homes with yards. They should not live outdoors and do best when they are inside with their family as a companion dog.
Exercise:
The Taco Terrier breed of dog is an active breed that requires between 20 to 30 minutes of exercise each day. Generally, two good walks will meet their needs but it is also important to give them an opportunity for off leash exercise as well.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Taco Terrier breed of dog does not require a lot of maintenance and can be kept tidy with only one brushing each week. In addition, the Taco Terrier only requires a bath every few months and can do with only one or two baths a year. In between baths, the Taco Terrier can be kept clean with a damp cloth. Ears should be cleaned on a weekly basis and nails should be trimmed once or twice a month.
Origin:
The Taco Terrier breed of dog is a designer `hybrid`breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. There is no actual origin for the breed and if you are interested in learning more about the Taco Terrier, it is important to read up on both the Toy Fox Terrier and the Chihuahua. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
