Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Official Cynology Profile & Standard Data.
History & Overview
Origin and historical development
The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier was put together in the United States from the small and medium dogs that came with early immigrants, most of them hunting and terrier types whose job was clearing homes and farmsteads of vermin.
The American Kennel Club records that the crosses behind it probably included the Smooth Fox Terrier, the Manchester Terrier, the Beagle, the Whippet, the Italian Greyhound and the now extinct White English Terrier. Over time the dogs were selected for hunting ability.
It is a short-legged terrier, 8 to 14 inches at the withers, and the AKC places it in the Terrier Group.
Breed Standard
How the breed is described and measured
The breed is registered by the American Kennel Club.
Size, standard by standard
- American Kennel Club — height 20.3-35.6 cm
Full standards: American Kennel Club.
Country of origin: United States of America
Breed Trivia
Unique facts and fascinating details
- Six breeds are named among its likely ancestors, one of them extinct.
- It is shorter in leg than the Rat Terrier it is often confused with.
- Its ancestors came to America with early immigrants.
- It stands only 8 to 14 inches at the withers.
- It is placed in the AKC Terrier Group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common inquiries about the breed
Is it the same as the Rat Terrier?
No. The two share ancestry, but the American Kennel Club registers them as separate breeds, and the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is the shorter-legged of the two.
Which breeds are behind it?
The AKC names the Smooth Fox Terrier, Manchester Terrier, Beagle, Whippet, Italian Greyhound and the extinct White English Terrier as likely contributors.
How big is it?
Between 8 and 14 inches at the withers.
Is it recognised by the FCI?
No. It is an AKC breed.
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