Name : Brazilian Terrier Origin : Brazil Average Size : 41cm (16in) Average Weight : 9kg (20lbs) Average Life Span : 14 years Group : Terrier Colour : Black, Brown, Tan, White Temperament : Intelligent, playful and energetic
- Brazilian Terriers are small dogs which belong to the terrier family.
- They are native to Brazil and were developed there as a breed.
- They are one of the many breeds resulting from combining the fox terrier with other smaller dogs.
- They are also commonly known as the Fox Paulistinha.
- They look typically like the descendants of the fox terrier with a short tri-color coat.
- They have a flat, wedge-shaped skull with folded ears.
- They may have a natural tail or a docked tail.
- They grow to an average size of 41cm and weigh around 9kg.
- On an average, they live to be around 14 years old.
- They are alert, intelligent and playful.
- They are also known to have above-average hunting instincts.
- They need to be kept active and occupied as otherwise, they tend to become destructive or restless due to boredom.
- They are not to be left alone with small animals.
- They need to be trained from a very early age because of their hyperactive nature.