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Tenterfield Terrier Champions
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Pronunciation:
ten-ter-feeld ter-ee-er
Breed Description:
Special thanks to Maureen Schutt of Gumhaven Kennels for her information on Tenterfield Terriers
The Tenterfield Terrier breed of dog is a small/medium sized breed of dog that should be athletic and well-balanced. They should be square in appearance, the measurement of wither to ground and wither to rear point of buttock should be of equal proportions. The head and neck should be in proportion to the rest of the body and the head should be well balanced. The top line of the Tenterfield Terrier should be level and the tail should be high set and is preferably docked to the third joint. The Tenterfield’s most unique feature is its length of tail as natural bob tails often occur in varying lengths, from no tail at all (referred to as rumpies) through to full tails. The head should be wedge shaped and the ears rather medium in size, slightly rounded at the tip, erect or semi erect, not too large at the base, nor too thick in texture.
The coat of the Tenterfield Terrier should be a short single coat and of smooth texture. The coat is predominately white with markings of black, tan or liver.
Temperament:
The Tenterfield Terrier breed of dog is an active and energetic breed of dog. The Tenterfield Terrier is usually very intelligent and while they can get into mischief very easily, this is a breed that enjoys working and can learn very quickly. In addition, if work is interesting, the Tenterfield Terrier will respond very quickly to the commands of their owners. They are very loyal and tend to be an affectionate companion. The breed does well with other dogs but they won't back down from a challenge. While they do have a strong prey drive, if they are raised with small, non-canine pets, they can do very well with them.
Height:
The average height for a Tenterfield Terrier is between 10 to 12 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Tenterfield Terrier is between 7 to 10 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Tenterfield Terrier breed of dog is considered to be a very hardy breed.
Living Conditions:
The Tenterfield Terrier breed of dog can do very well in apartments if they are exercised properly, however, the ideal living condition is a home with a large fenced yard.
Exercise:
The Tenterfield Terrier breed of dog is a very energetic breed of dog but their energy needs can often be met simply by a good game in the backyard.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Tenterfield Terrier breed of dog is a very easy breed to groom and they require little to no maintenance to keep their coats healthy. On average, you should expect to brush your dog on a weekly basis to remove dead hairs and dirt. A wipe down with a damp cloth will keep them clean and they should only be bathed when it is absolutely necessary. Ears should be cleaned on a regular basis and nails should be clipped once or twice a month.
Origin:
The Tenterfield Terrier breed of dog origins are slightly different than other breeds since it can be traced back to England in the 1800's. The Tenterfield Terrier is believed to be made up from a variety of breeds, Standard Fox Terriers, Manchester Black and Tan Terrier, English Toy Terrier, Whippet and Chihuahua to bring the size down. The breed was eventually brought to Australia, where it was further developed to the breed we know today.
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.
