Brazilian Terrier
Brazilský terier
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Key facts
| FCI group | 3. Terriers |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Brazil |
| Category | Small |
| Height at withers | 33–40 cm |
Recognition features
- Slender square-built dog with a triangular head
- Short smooth coat, often tricolour with white
- Half-pricked ears with the tip folding towards the outer eye corner
Purpose
Brazilian small-game hunter, guard and companion, developed from terriers imported from Europe.
History
In the 19th and early 20th centuries young Brazilians who studied in Europe returned with wives who brought small terrier-type dogs. On the farms these crossed with local dogs and a new type was fixed within a few generations; it later moved with its owners into the growing cities.
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