Origins
Where does it come from?
The origins of the Brazilian Terrier date back to the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th, when young Brazilians returning from Europe brought with them terrier-type dogs. Adapted to life on Brazilian farms and then crossed with local dogs, these dogs gradually gave rise to a breed established in Brazil, recognized by the FCI in 1995.
Appearance
What does it look like?
The Brazilian Terrier is a small dog, with a light but sturdy build, with a balanced body and rounded lines. Its triangular head narrows towards the muzzle, its ears are triangular and semi-erect, and its coat is short, fine and smooth. Its coat is white with black, brown or blue markings, notably above the eyes, on the sides of the muzzle and on the ears.
Temperament
Temperament and personality
Lively, alert and intelligent, the Brazilian Terrier is a cheerful dog, friendly with its family and very attached to those close to it. It is, on the other hand, more reserved towards strangers, which makes it a good alert dog without being a large-format deterrent guard dog. It is also known as a companion dog and a small game dog.
Living together
Living with children and animals
The Brazilian Terrier has a lot of energy and liveliness to express on a daily basis. He likes long outings, games and activities that engage both his body and his mind. If he lacks stimulation or gets bored, he can develop undesirable behaviors and become noisier or more agitated.
Training
Training and socialization
His training requires consistency, a certain firmness and above all a lot of patience, gentleness and encouragement. Recall and basic commands are best worked on very early, as is socialization, in order to channel his active temperament and his reserve towards strangers.
Budget
Brazilian Terrier price & budget
The purchase price of the Brazilian Terrier varies depending on the lineage, the quality of breeding and the availability of puppies. It is important to favor a serious breeder, attentive to socialization and to the health monitoring of breeding dogs and puppies.
View cost breakdownHealth
Health at a glance
The Brazilian Terrier is considered a hardy and generally robust dog. The reference source does not report any marked predisposition to a particular disease, but as with any active dog, regular veterinary follow-up remains important throughout life.
Prevention & watch pointsDiet
Feed it well
The Brazilian Terrier needs a quality diet, adapted to its age, its size and its activity level. Its good nutritional balance supports its physical condition, its tone and the quality of its short coat.
Our feeding adviceDid you know?
Anecdotes and popularity
The Brazilian Terrier is also known under the names Terrier Brasileiro and Fox Paulistinha. It is sometimes compared to the Smooth Fox Terrier, but differs from it by more rounded lines. The breed bears the number 341 in the FCI nomenclature.
