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BREED GUIDE
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 KUSA BREED GROUP |
Terrier - FCI GROUP 3 |
| PLACE OF ORIGIN |
England |
| ORIGINAL FUNCTION |
Rat baiting, bear baiting, pit fighting |
| AVERAGE LIFE SPAN |
12-16 years |
| AGE OF MATURITY |
2-3 years |
| HEIGHT |
14-16 inches (36 - 41 cm) |
| WEIGHT |
Dogs: 34-38 lbs (7, 5 - 8,5 kg) Bitches: 28-34 lbs (6 - 7,5 kg) |
| ATTITUDE TOWARDS STRANGERS |
Usually friendly, depends on attitude of strangers |
| TRAINABILITY |
Very easy – in the correct hands |
| FAMILY DOG |
Excellent |
| TOLERANCE OF OTHER DOGS AND PETS |
Doesn't tolerate same sex easily, but can live in harmony with other pets if they grow up together |
| COAT |
Short, smooth |
| INDOORS/OUTDOORS |
They won't bond with you well if they have to spend too much time outside |
| SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS |
Always a lot of love & attention Also a lot of discipline |
| GROOMING |
Regular bath and brush down to remove dead hair |
| EXERCISE |
Essential |
| ENVIRONMENT |
Suitable for town or country |
| TEMPERAMENT |
Peaceful – very affectionate |
| SPECIALIST BREED CLUBS |
Several Specialist Breed Clubs located country wide - contact KUSA for information (021) 423 9027 |
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