Country of origin: Great Britain
Dimensions:
height - 25-30 cm
weight - 2.7-3.6 kg
Color:black and tan with strict borders
Purpose: companion dog
Classification IFF:
Group 3 - Terriers
Section 4 - Toy Terriers
Lifespan:10-15 years
Breed history
It is difficult for the modern owners of miniature Dobermans to believe that the English toy terrier once chased small rodents along the burrows and killed swarms of rats. However, in Old England, the breed Manchester Terrier was bred specifically for hunting burrow animals. Then the dog turned into a hunter for rats, which unrestrainedly bred and spread infectious diseases. Progress in medicine and the chemical industry made it possible to abandon the use of that terrier for similar purposes, and breeders were engaged in fixing in the litters of small stature and refined structure.
A selection of litters of small-sized puppies made it possible to isolate a separate branch in the varieties of Manchester Terrier, which led to the emergence of the English Toy Terrier. In 1962, the breed left growth varieties of Manchester Terriers and received a residence permit in the English Kennel Club as an independent unit of the canine world. Having passed a difficult selection path, the English toy terrier became a dog saloon. Unfortunately, today his popularity is declining, and the British are sounding the alarm over the reduction in the number of purebred English toy terriers.
In Russia, the breed has undergone major changes. Through the efforts of dog handlers Zharova and Landau, the little Englishman departed from generally accepted standards. His Russian version was born - .
Breed standards English toy terrier
There are no significant differences in the growth of boys and girls in the English toy terrier breed. Male can be small, and a bitch large. For the rest of the parameters set certain requirements.
Headsmall, with a high skull and flat cheekbones. The transition from the head to the face is smooth, with no clear boundaries. The muzzle is pointed, the lips are snug, the nose is small, black in color or hairy.
Ears highly erect, pointed, large and thin.
Neck dry, long, slightly curved.
Housing It begins with a deep oval chest, the abdomen is tucked up, the withers are mild, the back is straight, strong, and the loin is short.
Wool short, shiny, tight lying.
Color features
The English toy terrier does not have a variety of shades and colors. For the breed is characterized by black color with tan. The boundaries of the tan are well defined. They are located on the legs, face and chest. Color tan ebony or ripe chestnut. Solid color is undesirable.
Psychological picture
The ancestors of the dog English toy terrier were merciless fighters of rats and other small rodents. It would be logical to expect aggression and pressure from graceful kids. However, everything has changed. Today, a purebred Englishman has a calm, balanced, peace-loving disposition.
He has a bad attitude towards inattention on the part of the owner, is offended and may even close. With the right upbringing and care, your pet will easily converge with all household members and make friends with other pets. Do not keep the crumbs with dogs of large and medium breeds. In noisy animal games there is a high probability of injury to the baby.
Important! The training of the English toy terrier is included in the required lessons. If the pet is not taught to obey, it can grow into a malicious and harmful individual.
English terriers and lisps do not like English, they are proud representatives of the dog family, and they should be treated as a serious large animal.
Terms of care and maintenance
There are no big difficulties in keeping kids. It is enough to iron the wool with a special mitten once a week. Nails trimmed as they grow. Periodically wipe eyes. Bathing is often not required, and once every three to four months will suffice.
It is advisable to equip a place for the pet away from drafts and aisles. Do not allow the kid to jump on the beds and sofas, jumping down can end in injury.
English Toy Terrier Health
There are no typical breed diseases. They suffer from the same ailments as any other small breed. Poor tolerate cold. There are problems in the joints and in the cardiovascular system.
Strong natural immunity allows them to live a long and happy life. However, vaccination against deadly canine ailments is required. Do not risk the health of your pet, if you can prevent dangerous diseases.
English toy terrier is an elegant, temperamental gentleman who looks like a miniature Doberman.
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Breed history
A few centuries ago, British breeders bred to hunt medium-sized animals, such as burrows, a new breed of dog - Manchester Terriers. In addition to hunting, Manchester Terriers were engaged in catching rats, especially during plague epidemics. Dexterous businessmen decided to use these dogs for organizing bloody entertainment - rat battles, which were very popular with certain publics. After some time, the British government legally banned rat fighting. As a result, the terriers stopped being fighting dogs and began to turn into show dogs. It was during this period that terrier breeders were divided into hunting and decorative. The first differed large sizes, the second, respectively - miniature. Officially, the work on the new two breeds began in 1920, and the name English Toy Terrier has been officially established since 1962. Prior to this dog called black and tan terrier.
A huge number of terriers of both species were transported to North America. The breed developed not only separately from the European representatives of the breed, but also separately from each other. This situation has led to a significant decrease in the population. Cynologists were forced to combine both branches of the breed, to prevent complete extinction. Terriers simply began to be divided into two varieties. All of these actions have led to tremendous confusion. Many simply did not understand this one breed or two, confused in the names.
To date, officially - these are two different breeds with their own separate standards.
Unfortunately, the English toy terrier breed is disappearing. British breeders make a lot of effort to preserve these unique miniature brave souls.
Breed description
Growth standards, both for females and for males - 24-30 centimeters. Weight - 2.5-3.7 kg.
Wedge-shaped elongated head, narrow. Cheekbones are not expressed actively. The infraorbital part is filled. Flat compact skull. The end of the nose is black. Tight jaws. Perfect scissor bite. Strong, even teeth. The eyes are medium sized, almond-shaped, dark in color. Often pure black. Pointed, high-set ears, thin, with an inner side facing forward. Elegant neck. Slightly arched back. Narrow chest. Low set tail. Slant shoulders. Lean elegant paws. The movements are light graceful.
Short very thick coat with gloss.
Color strictly black and tan. Between the main ebony black and chestnut tan should be a clear boundary.
Lifespan 11-13 years.
Character
Representatives of this breed are clever and quick-witted, they are temperamental and capricious. The process of training does not allow excessive rigidity, and even more so, physical punishment. The best thing to teach English toy terriers in the form of a game.
This is a very friendly dog. Perfect for families with children. Great to get along with other pets. It should be remembered that these are rather fragile babies. Therefore, large dogs and cats can cause injury to dogs.
English toy terrier differ in excessive curiosity, playfulness and mobility.
From their ancestors inherited pride and bravery. Do not be surprised if they are trying to come into confrontation with the huge service dogs.
This breed practically does not fade. There is no need for regular combing. It is necessary to bathe dogs 1-2 times a year. Constantly need to clean the ear and mouth cavity. Periodically trim the claws.
Especially you need to follow the nutrition of the dog. The perfect diet is finely chopped raw beef. Vegetables and fruits should be added to food, also raw.
English toy terriers do not tolerate cold, so in the autumn-winter period for a short walk in the air it is important to wear them in a warm dog overalls.
The English toy terrier, according to the FCI classification, belongs to the IX breed group, which includes companion dogs and miniature dogs, although initially the breed was by no means decorative. Small terriers were traditionally used to catch rats and hunt rabbits, but over time their hunting skills turned out to be unclaimed, so the breed was shredded and turned into a decorative category.
Now it is quite a rare breed of dogs. The English Kennel Club even included it in the list of endangered national breeds.
The history of the breed English toy terrier is closely connected with the history of another, larger breed - the Manchester Terrier. At the first dog shows, black and tan terriers were divided by weight, and in 1920 they were officially divided into two breeds: the larger Manchester Terrier and the miniature Black and Tan Terrier. The name of the breed "English toy terrier" was adopted in 1962.
APPEARANCE
The ideal weight is 2.7 - 3.6 kg (6–8 pounds). The ideal height at the shoulders is 25.5 - 30.5 cm (10-12 inches).
COLORS
Black and tan. Ebony black covering color, tan is similar to the deeply saturated color of fresh chestnut. Colors do not mix with each other, but abruptly fit together, forming clear and distinct boundaries of separation. Front limbs with markings to wrists in front. Then the burn marks stretch to the inner side and back of the front legs to the place under the elbows; a thin black mark is traced on each finger (shading), a clearly defined black spot (thumb track) in the center of each metacarpus, and also on the chin. The carrion on the hind limbs are well marked in front and on the inside, separated by a black band in the middle of the shin. Pronounced tan from the outside of the hind limbs (pants) is undesirable. Muzzle with pronounced tan. Nose black, black stretches along the back of the nose, curving under the eyes to the base of the throat. A spot has fallen over each eye and a small tan on each cheekbone. The lower jaw and throat are reddish brown, the border of the lips is black. Wool on the inside of the ear is reddish-brown (fell behind the ears is undesirable). There are some tan points on each side of the front of the chest. The anus and lower part of the tail at the base - with a tan. White hair, forming a mark anywhere, is absolutely unacceptable.
WOOL COVER
The coat is thick, smooth and shiny, should be thick and short.
CHARACTER AND BEHAVIOR
English toi is a dedicated companion dog. He can also become a good watchman, ringing barking warning the host of all suspicious sounds. The dog does not like to be alone, in the apartment she always tries to keep closer to the person.
Relationship with children
Due to the fragile build, it is not recommended to take a puppy in a family with small children: they may inadvertently cause injury to a fragile creature. While for older children, this dog will be a great companion and playmate.
Animal Relations
In the past, the toi hunted rats. Modern individuals have hunting instincts, so they can show aggression towards small animals. However, other dogs are treated friendly.
CARE
Care for their wool is very simple: just wipe the wool with a cloth or a special mitten. Due to the short hair in dogs, the peculiar smell of dog hair is almost completely absent.
For walks in the cold season they may need a jumpsuit. In the heat, you need to make sure that the dog does not get a heat stroke - because of the dark wool, it cannot stay in the sun for long.
HEALTH
The average life expectancy is 10–15 years.
Among the diseases that dogs of this breed are susceptible to are: allergies; eye and tooth diseases; excessive brittleness of the bones (and as a result - fractures), dislocations of the knee and Perthes disease (destruction of the surface of the femoral head).
PROS
The dog is small in size, convenient for keeping in a city apartment. Very easy care. Moving, energetic, good companion, very loyal to members of his family.
MINUSES
A dog of fragile build, with some inherent breeds of diseases. Not everyone likes ringing her ringing.
TRAINABILITY
Representatives of this breed can show stubbornness and independence, when training the owner must be patient and consistent. These babies are very responsive to affection and treat, but the "mechanical" methods of exposure are not suitable for them.
Early socialization and proper upbringing will allow to raise a balanced dog.
These dogs do not need much physical activity. However, on walks, in a quiet place, it is necessary to let the toy terrier off the leash so that he can run and play.
April 25, 2016
Today such terriers are rare. The English Kennel Club is struggling to preserve this breed in its original form, although not all dog experts recognize the English Toiys.
Height at withers: 25-30 cm
Weight: 2.7-3.6 kg
- Color: black and tan, a clear border between two colors. Carrion should be located on the muzzle, neck and front parts of the limbs.
- Eyes: dark brown, down to black, with no bright patches on the iris; small, almond-shaped;
- Muzzle: black.
- The coat is short, but thick, smooth and shiny.
- The build is dry, harmonious, the dog is small and compact.
Breed history English Toy Terrier
English toy terrier bred on the basis of larger Manchester Terriers. These dogs were incredibly popular in England of the Victorian era. Ironically, they served people for fox and burrow huntingalso participated in rat battles. The dog was sent to a cage with rats, and she had to kill them as soon as possible. Hunting rats helped during the plague epidemic.
Later, the rat fights were banned, and at the same time, the English Kennel Club was formed, which was the first to organize dog shows, at which an already established breed won even more popularity, but thanks to external data.
By the way, the division into separate breeds of English and Manchester Terrier happened in 1920. True, then representatives of the breed were called “miniature black and tan terrier”. The modern name was adopted in 1962.
Later, breeders of the USA and Canada were pouring on the blood of toy terriers to Manchester-terriers, as the number of Manchesters began to decline sharply. This caused confusion in the names and divisions of the two breeds.
Behavior and temperament
In the character of English toi there are both pluses and minuses.
- energetic;
- strive to protect their home and their owners, despite their small stature;
- attached to the family, loyal and loving;
- non-aggressive;
- smart and smart.
- missing dog smell.
- stubborn and capricious;
- overly curious.
Toy Terriers don't like cold and will not survive when the street content in the Russian climate. The heat is relatively normal, but on particularly hot days it is advisable to avoid long exposure to the sun so that the dog does not have a heat stroke.
Walking is a favorite pastime of English Toya. Need to walk 2-3 times a day, but in the warm season it is possible to increase the frequency and duration of walks. In autumn and winter, it is recommended to reduce the time spent on the street and be sure to wear a warm jumpsuit.
Wool should be washed every 2 months and combed with a stiff brush with natural bristles or special rubber gloves.
Nutrition
Puppy diet: raw meat (finely chopped beef, but not minced), cottage cheese with milk or kefir, milk porridge (buckwheat, rice or rolled oats).
Adult dog diet: meat (beef or chicken in any form), cottage cheese (but without milk, with kefir), cereals, stewed and raw vegetables, fruits.
- You can not give the dog: sugar and sweets, any bones, bakery products, pork, lamb and any sausages.
- Take care that there is clear water in the place accessible to the dog.
- Food should be at room temperature.
- You can feed toy terriers and premium premium dry food for small breeds.
Training and education
English breed dogs toy terrier are smart, but capricious. Puppies up to 6 months difficult to train even the simplest teams, so the future owner will have to be patient
Make the process of training like a game, do not forget about food promotion. In no case can not beat the dog, so once and for all you lose its trust.
How much is a puppy and where to buy
There is no National Breed Club in Russia. But there are several kennels that specialize in English Toy Terriers. It is not recommended to buy a dog with it.
Puppy price: $ 800- $ 1000
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