![]() His loyal nature also means he prefers the company of his owner to that of other dogs. Whilst the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is loyal and loving to his owners, he can be suspicious of strangers, which makes for a good watch dog. But the potential is there to make a great fur-friend to all ages and species. Of course, this requires the puppy to have been well-socialised from an early age and be treated with respect. He’s also considered a gentle chap that will get along with children and even other pets. Once home after a day in the fields, he’s content to take part in family life and settle down for a snooze. However, unlike some other terrier breeds, the Teddy Roosevelt is relatively laid-back. He also has a strong prey drive and, if he sees a squirrel, will automatically give chase. His working roots mean he loves to be on the go all day. ![]() The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is an adaptable blend of active and laid-back. The most common coat colouration is mostly white with darker patches of black or tan (or both). He has a short, smooth coat that lies flat to the skin, and prick ears that reflect his alert demeanour. Traditionally, as working dogs, their tails are docked. He is proportioned such that he’s slightly longer than he is tall, whilst remaining obviously muscular and athletic. The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is a compact, stocky dog with large prick ears. Type A had longer legs and went on to become the Rat Terrier, whilst Type B had shorter legs and is what’s now called the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier. From this mish-mash, two lines of distinctive terriers were born. Some of the dogs that formed the foundation stock include smooth Fox Terriers, the White English terrier (now extinct), Beagle, Whippet, Manchester Terrier, and Italian Greyhound. They brought with them a wide variety of working terrier-type dogs in order to control vermin on the voyage and then on their homesteads. What is more likely is that in the 1990s people worked to make two similar lines of terriers more distinctive one line was then named in honour of Roosevelt as he was said to have owned dogs of a similar appearance (and the other line became the Rat Terrier).Īs to the breed’s origins, these go back to the 18th century and the arrival of British immigrants. Unfortunately, this seems likely to be urban myth. On the one hand, it’s said the 26th US President serving from 1901 to 1909, Theodore Roosevelt, developed the breed and was a big fan. Where did the intriguing name of this breed come from? The origin of the name is actually a little disappointing.
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