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Dogs
# The Brazilian Terrier: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Brazil
A small lively, cheerful and alert Brazilian terrier, built for an active life.
Size SmallLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €81/monthPuppy €800 – €1,000
[Find a breeder 5](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brazilian-terrier) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=brazilian-terrier)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Good
First-time owners Good
Other pets Fair
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Lively and cheerful: Its alert and playful temperament makes it a pleasant companion for active households.
- Practical size: Its small size makes everyday life easier while retaining a true terrier temperament.
- Easy maintenance: Its short coat requires little care compared to more heavily coated breeds.
- Need for activity: He does not tolerate boredom well and requires frequent outings as well as regular stimulation.
- Reserved with strangers: Without serious socialization, his natural wariness can become overwhelming.
- Limited tolerance to cold: His short coat offers little protection in low temperatures.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active people: This breed is well suited to owners who are available to walk, play and train every day.
- Families looking for a small sporty dog: It combines a compact size with real energy and an alert temperament.
- Terrier enthusiasts: Its lively temperament and alert instinct appeal to people who appreciate dynamic dogs.
Not recommended for
- Very sedentary households: A daily routine that is too calm or without enough outings does not meet its needs.
- People with little availability: It requires time for exercise, socialization and training.
- Living exclusively outdoors in cold weather: Its short coat and low tolerance to cold are not well suited to it.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
35 cmBrazilian Terrier
- Height at the withers
- 30–40 cm
- Weight
- 7–10 kg
- Coat
- Short, fine and smooth
- FCI group
- 3
- Origin
- Brazil
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Brazilian Terrier in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
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.
Affectionate Playful
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
The Brazilian Terrier has a lot of energy and liveliness to express on a daily basis. He enjoys long outings, games, and activities that engage both his body and his mind. If he lacks stimulation or gets bored, he may develop undesirable behaviors and become noisier or more restless.
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
## Price and budget for the Brazilian Terrier
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 prioritize a reputable breeder, attentive to the socialization and health monitoring of the breeding dogs and the puppies.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/brazilian-terrier/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Brazilian Terrier is considered a hardy and generally robust dog. No marked predisposition to a particular disease is reported for the breed, but as with any active dog, regular veterinary follow-up remains important throughout life.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/brazilian-terrier/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet 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 advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/brazilian-terrier/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts 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.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Brazilian Terrier
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Brazilian Terrier live in an apartment?
Yes, it can adapt to apartment living if its daily needs for going out, play, and exercise are truly met.
### Is the Brazilian Terrier easy to train?
Its training is manageable with consistency, but it is not the most obedient dog. It responds better to a gentle, motivating, and regular method.
## Find a Brazilian Terrier breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Brazilian Terrier breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Brazilian Terrier breeders by country
[8 breeders of Brazilian Terrier in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brazilian-terrier/finland) [5 breeders of Brazilian Terrier in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brazilian-terrier) [4 breeders of Brazilian Terrier in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brazilian-terrier/germany) [3 breeders of Brazilian Terrier in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brazilian-terrier/austria)
[All breeders of Brazilian Terrier in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brazilian-terrier)
## Ready to welcome a Brazilian Terrier?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brazilian-terrier)
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