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Tenterfield Terrier
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Tenterfield Terrier
"This is my dog spike. He is a purebred Tenterfield Terrier, at almost four years old in this picture. He loves to run and chase the tennis ball and the cat when it runs. He has only ever caught the ball twice and grabs the rough edge and throws it to himself. When he meets people he jumps next to them and tries to hit his nose on their hands. He isn't to fond of water or having a bath. The only bad thing he does is, when I'm at school, he lays in the sun all day and gets burnt. He has never been sick and only barks when people come close to the house, but when they get inside the gate he acts like their best friend."
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Description |
The measurement of wither to ground and wither to rear point of buttock
should be of equal proportions. The length of the head and neck should
always be in balance to the whole of the dog. The tail is preferably docked.
The head is medium sized in proportion to
the body. The head is only slightly arched between the ears. Domed or apple
heads are highly undesirable. When viewed from the front and side, the head
is to be wedge shaped and well filled in under the eyes. The stop is
moderate and when measured from that point to the occiput it equals the
distance from the stop to the tip of the nose with parallel plain. The color
of the nose is preferably black with the exception of a true liver, which
will have a liver nose. There should be strength in the muzzle. The eyes are
not large, protruding or round, but slightly oval in shape. As dark as
possible with a keen expression and pigmented eye rims. Light eyes and wall
eyes are to be discouraged. The ears are V shaped with slightly rounded
tips, set high on the outer edge of the skull erect or semi - erect. If
semi-erect, the top third of the ear tips forward. Not wide or large at the
base, rather medium in size. The length of the ear to be roughly equal to
the width between the ears. The ears are of a thin texture (not thick). The
mouth has strong jaws with full dentition and scissor bite. Lips to be tight
fitting and pigmented. A wry mouth should be heavily penalized. The neck is
strong and clean of good length allowing head to be carried proudly. The
shoulders are well sloped back and not too heavily muscled. Forelegs are of
strong round bone in keeping with the size of the dog, straight when viewed
from any angle with sufficient length of the upper arm, which is well angled
to the scapula ensuring the elbows are set under the body with the sternum
clearly in front of the shoulder blades. The body is short, compact with a
level topline, strong without slackness, with powerful loins. Ribs
moderately sprung, back ribs deep and reaching well back with only a slight
tuck up. The chest is of moderate width and reaching in depth to the level
of the elbow, but not below. The Tenterfield Terrier is not too heavily
muscled. The rump is well rounded with only a slight slope to the croup. The
thighs are long and powerful. The stifle is well bent and the hocks well let
down. The pastern should be parallel when viewed from the rear, and vertical
when viewed from the side. The feet are compact, round shaped, toes
moderately arched. The tail is preferably docked (3rd joint), high set and
erect when alert but not carried over the back Carried gaily showing bold
temperament. Sometimes a natural bobtail occurs. The fore and hind legs
carried straight forward and parallel. The elbows should move perpendicular
to the body, working clear of the sides, stifles neither turning in nor out
and the hocks not close, with good rear drive coming from the well flexing
hindquarters. The single coat should be short and of smooth texture. Coat
colors are predominantly white with black, liver and/or tan markings in its
various tones. Brindle markings acceptable but not preferred. Full color
coats are not acceptable. Skin should always be pigmented. |
Temperament |
The Tenterfield Terrier is
a strong, active, agile working terrier of great versatility and of pleasing
proportion. Bright, happy and confident, with an eagerness to learn showing
great loyalty to its owner. Fearless, bold, keen, and very intelligent with
an alert expression. This breed can be stubborn at times. This terrier is a useful working dog and a wonderful
companion. These dogs are terriers and even though they are small, they do
exhibit all the terrier characteristics. They do best with an owner who
understand the true terrier. (Terriers are often described as quick to bark,
quick to chase, lively, bossy, feisty, scrappy, clever, independent,
stubborn, persistent, impulsive and intense). Like all terriers, it takes loving patients to train them. They
respond well to a positive reinforcement method of training and yelling and
hitting will not get a good response from this loving breed. They are loving
and friendly and love nothing more than a cuddle in your lap, and they love
to curl up with you in bed. The Tenterfield Terrier does best with older
considerate children who will play games such as fetch with them.
Socializing with other dogs in a neutral setting like a Dog Obedience Club
is a wonderful idea. This breed can be dog aggressive, however if they are
introduced on equal terms and allowed to use normal doggy language, they
will can get along with other dogs without problems. This terrier should not be trusted with non-canine pets
such as mice, or guinea pigs. They do have the typical, very strong terrier
chase and kill instinct. Terriers were bred to control vermin and the
Tenterfield Terrier is all terrier. This means that rodents and Tenterfield
Terriers should be kept separated, although the dog may learn to tolerate
the rodent in time. A lot of Tenterfield terriers will get along will with
cats who stand their ground but will chase cats who are scared and who run.
Some Tenterfields never get along with cats, while others do, sleeping
together like best friends. The Tenterfield Terrier can become destructive,
and noisy if they are bored. They need human companionship. They would love
to accompany you everywhere - they love walking, hiking and jogging. They
will even run behind your horse if you have one and like to ride. They are
good retrievers, good swimmers and good at Obedience and Agility. And whether
you have one or a dozen or more they are all happy individuals who love to
be by your side. |
Height, Weight
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Height:
10 - 12 (25.4 - 30.48 cm.)
The weight to be in proportion to the dog. |
Health Problems |
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Living
Conditions |
The Tenterfield Terrier will do okay in an
apartment. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard as
long as you take them to alternate safe places to run. |
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Exercise |
The Tenterfield Terrier needs to be taken for a
daily walk or jog. The Tenterfield Terrier will often run for the sheer pleaser of it. They
enjoy exercise and need to run. If you do not have a yard for your dog try
to take you Tenterfield Terrier to a safe dog park or a beach and allow them
to run off-lead for an hour 3 or more times a week. After their daily walk, they can also
be happy couch potatoes and enjoy nothing more than to snuggling with you in
front of the TV. |
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Life
Expectancy |
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Grooming |
The Tenterfield Terrier is easy to groom. Comb and brush regularly
with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary. |
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Origin |
The Tenterfield Terrier was
developed by crossing the Standard Fox Terriers (Smooth) with the Manchester
Black and Tan or English Toy Terriers (Black & Tan). At a later stage the
Whippet was introduced. At one stage Chihuahua was used but any outcrossing to
other breeds is now quite forbidden. Though the Tenterfield Terrier originated
in England in the 1800's, it was developed into the type it is today in
Australia, making it one of only a few truly Australian bred dogs. It is found
nowhere else in the world. The breed is sometimes confused with the Jack
Russell, However they are some quite different. |
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Group |
Terrier |
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Recognition |
ANKC, APRI, ACR |
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ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
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