Who wants a cute dog? Affectionate and faithful, beautiful and small. For those who dream of such, we suggest paying attention to the toy terrier. A dog is a toy with a golden character. A stable psyche, perfect exterior and great disposition make the breed representative an excellent companion.
Good ad for the breed, right? Bad advice for adults who love dogs. But a little versed in the rocks. Consider the standard of a toy terrier and the features of its character.
Origin
Only the British could bring such a dog. Lovers bite others, the dog was invented to match themselves.
Joke. In those days when the toy terrier became popular, good people lived in the UK. And a dog was needed to kill rodents.
If you look closely at the standard of the toy terrier and its appearance, you will notice a resemblance to the Manchester "brother". They are so similar that in the USA, for example, they are called the same. But it's not right. The Manchester Terrier became the ancestor of Toya. However, according to FCI, these are different breeds.
This was the case: at the โManchesterโ small puppies were born. Much less than parents. They were interested in noble ladies who want to have a dog - a toy. Soon, the entire London nobility nursed with doggies. They were carried on hands in the literal sense of the word.
The dog turned out to be characteristic. The gentle fingers of the ladies decorated the traces of the teeth of pets. But this did not stop women from adoring their dogs. In addition, it turned out: the toy terrier is able to kill rats. This kid hated rodents.
Dogs from England have spread around the world. Nowadays, according to the standard of the toy terrier, there are two types. Shorthair and Longhair. The first is real English. The second is the result of Russian work. Dog breeders brought him to the post-war period.
Breed standard
Description of the toy terrier breed and the nature of the dogs attract the attention of many people.
Growth at the withers to 30 centimeters in males. Bitches barely reach 28 centimeters;
The weight of dogs varies from 2.8 to 3 kilograms;
The head is small, narrow. It seems disproportionate in comparison with the body;
The transition from the forehead to the muzzle is pronounced;
The eyes are large, rounded. The only color allowed is brown;
Large nose, black;
The lips are dry, tight to the jaws;
The jaws are long and narrow;
The body is elongated;
The chest is hollow, weakly expressed;
The limbs are high, muscular;
The abdomen is strongly retracted;
The tail is long, saber;
Wool of two types. Short, shiny, without undercoat. Or a long, wavy, tight-fitting to the body;
Colors allowed by the standard toy terrier breed can be black and tan, brown and tan.
Character
Baby - dog has an interesting disposition. An ill-bred doggie of this breed is a thunderstorm of worlds. He will build everyone: owners, guests, neighbors and yard cats. Only, if the owners of their baby love, then the neighbors are not required to endure an inadequate dog nearby. Lack of education can end in failure for the dog.
The standard of the toy terrier (by nature) does not provide an exam for the ZKS. But the basics of obedience should be with him. Unfortunately, most breed owners neglect this. And by the way, a well-bred toychik is a unique dog. He is obedient, devoted to his master until self-forgetfulness, and is able to protect him. In case of danger, the baby dog โโwill bravely rush into battle. It does not matter to him that the enemy is several times larger. He will fight to the last, if only to save his beloved master.
Patiently treats children, but will not allow active violation of their space. If the child is not affected by a growl and a slight nibble, then the pet will use its teeth for real.
Application
The standard of the toy terrier (pictured) is: a dog of this breed is a companion. Despite the fact that it was originally used as a rat hunter. By the way, to this day he does not like rodents. It is better to refrain from acquiring a rat or a hamster when a toychik lives in the apartment.
Mini toy terrier
What are the standards of toy terrier mini? In fact, the difference from the usual is height and weight. Want to know the volume of a mini toyochka? Divide the height and weight of the classic dog in half. More precisely, almost in half.
The weight of the miniature terrier should not exceed one and a half kilograms. Growth reaches twenty centimeters. All that is more applies to ordinary toy.
"Bald" toy terrier
With the standard breed of toy terrier (pictured), we figured it out. And now it turns out that there is also a bald representative of the breed.
Yes, there is one. But it is not part of the standard approved by FCI. This is the development of American breeders. Naked toy terriers gained popularity at the end of the 20th century. They are widespread in Europe and America. But in Russia these dogs cannot be found during the day with fire.
Where to buy a puppy?
Corresponding to the standard breed, long-haired toy terrier and his "brother" can only be bought in specialized nurseries. Breeders value their reputation, and there is minimal chance that a potential owner will be offered a flawed puppy.
As for the purchase of such an expensive breed from hand, its consequences are difficult to predict. Unscrupulous people can sell a sick puppy. In addition, the lack of documents raises doubts about the pedigree of the animal. For a decent amount of money, the buyer acquires a phenotype. That is, a dog that looks like a representative of the breed in appearance. But in fact - a cur. Even if the blood of the best producers of the world flows in her veins, the absence of documents makes the dog outbred.
How much is a puppy?
Compliant toy terriers are expensive. From 50,000 rubles to 80,000 rubles. For this money, the owner will receive an exhibition dog, which has every chance of being admitted to breeding.
Pets levels brit and pet are much cheaper. Pet will cost 20,000 rubles, Brit - 25,000 - 30,000 thousand.
Care Features
Such a baby, but how whimsical she is! Itโs just amazing when you see a list of requirements made by elite nurseries for the future owners of their puppies.
We have reduced it as much as possible. Before the reader, only the most necessary:
Feed. Super premium for small breeds. Ideally, the food should be designed specifically for the needs of the toy terrier.
Lounger. Necessarily warm, these dogs are prone to hypothermia.
Warm clothing. From autumn to late spring, few people walk with the breed. The dog requires warm clothing. If it blows, then the treatment will be much more expensive than buying a costume for a pet.
Veterinary service. About comprehensive annual vaccinations is more appropriate to keep silent. Any owner knows this. And few know about the fact that toy terriers need a quarterly examination by a veterinarian. Dogs are quite painful, and some diseases can only be detected by a specialist. Therefore, the owner should be prepared for the fact that a certain amount of money will have to be paid for tests and medical appointments.
Claw cutting. Manipulation is carried out once every three weeks. You can do it yourself. Or seek help from a veterinarian.
Teeth cleaning. A toy terrier needs oral care. Representatives of the breed have thin tooth enamel, which must be cleaned with a special paste.
How often to feed the dog?
There is no standard for toy terrier feeding. Someone gives the dog food three times a day. Other owners feed the pet twice a day.
Pregnant, elderly dogs and small puppies are fed more often. Three to six times, depending on the age of the pet.
Breeding
Knitting is carried out in agreement with the breeder. The fact is that bitches give birth very hard. Pregnancy in them proceeds with complications, and not every breeder will ensure that the novice owner is independently engaged in breeding puppies. There is a chance to ruin an expensive breeding bitch.
Conclusion
The toy terrier has an evil character as standard. But the animal should not show excessive aggression towards people. It is known that small dogs serve as a "bell". The toy terrier is heard from afar when it barks.
For some reason, representatives of small breeds are treated like toys. They do not need education, and a dull growl of crumbs touches the owners. This is fundamentally wrong. A dog of any breed should not growl at the owner. Where there is a growl, there is a bite.
If the toy terrier began to bite the owner, he felt his superiority over him. Itโs not pleasant when a dog the size of a cat considers himself the main one in the house. To avoid this situation, we strongly recommend raising toychiki.