General information about the Brazilian Terrier
As the name already says, the Terrier Brasileiro originates from Brazil. It is assigned to FCI group 3 and section 1, under standard number 341. The small dogs reach a height at withers between 33 and 40 cm, with a weight of maximum 10 kg. The Brazilian Terrier, as it is often called in German-speaking countries, has a sunny disposition. The terrier is well suited as a guard dog, due to its tendency to yap, but also as a lively family and companion dog. Originally, the Brazilian was used as a hunting dog.
Origin and history
Contrary to many expectations, the Brazilian Terrier did not originate in Brazil. It originated from different terrier species, which were brought to Brazil by students. There they were first kept only in the city and later the small dogs mixed with the local dog breeds. By crossing the terrier-like dogs and the native bitches and males, the Brazilian Terrier was created in the course of time. In its veins flows the blood of Jack Russell Terriers, Chihuahuas and that of the German Pinscher, among others. The Brazilian Terrier was provisionally recognized by the FCI in 1995 and in 2007 it was subject to official recognition. The last valid breed standard was published in June 2018.
