Pros and cons of toy terrier breed

Toy Terrier is a fairly popular breed of four-legged animals.

There are several varieties of these dogs. Among them are the Russian and English variations. These subspecies have both similarities and differences. This breed has a number of peculiar characteristics. Some of them are positive, while others, on the contrary, are negative.

The pros and cons of a toy terrier can be found in this article.

The Terrier is a native English breed. However, in our country a certain analogue of a foreign variety is being bred. First of all, the Russian Toy Terrier is distinguished by its appearance: the animal has a kind of "fringe" on its ears and paws.

If we consider the direct structure of a pet, then it is worth noting that the height of the dog is about 30 cm, and the weight usually does not exceed 3 kg. Thus, the Russian breed is much smaller than its English counterpart in size. In addition, the domestic variety of the animal has a rather long hairline.

The Russian Toy Terrier is one of the many breeds of four-legged domestic animals. Like other pets, this animal attracts many dog ​​breeders and experienced breeders with a number of positive characteristics. In addition, the animal is interesting for those who are just planning to have their first pet. Below are the positive traits of this dog.

First of all, it should be noted the aesthetically pleasing appearance. The animals are quite attractive and the little puppies look quite touching.It is thanks to the pretty appearance of these animals that many girls choose as their pets. In addition, this breed is one of the favorite among children.

Another positive quality, which is a direct consequence of the miniature size, is ease of maintenance. Due to the fact that the mini-toy terrier is a rather small animal, it can be kept even in cramped urban conditions, for example, in an ordinary small-sized apartment.

It is quite easy to provide an animal with enough food, because a Toy Terrier is a fairly small dog. Thus, even the most high-quality and expensive food will have to be affordable for every pet lover, because very little is needed.

The Russian Toy Terrier is a mobile dog that is easy to transport from place to place. This characteristic of the animal will be especially relevant if the owner often travels or goes on business trips.

The animal lends itself well to training and training. Thus, you can raise a dog that will easily make contact with people (including small children) and follow all the commands and tricks of the owner.

A pet of the Russian Toy Terrier breed has a pronounced sense of loyalty and loyalty to its owner. For this reason, one can hope that a person will get a true friend. Also, the dog senses the mood of the owner and adjusts to it.

At the same time, despite the large number of positive characteristics, the toy terrier also has many negative characteristics that must be taken into account if it is planned to keep such an animal at home.

First of all, experts and veterinarians note that due to some physiological characteristics, the representatives of the breed have a very fragile skeleton... Due to the fact that the Russian toy terriers themselves are quite active, they are susceptible to constant injuries. In addition, any cracks or fractures in the bone skeleton will take a long time to heal. Accordingly, the pet will need expensive treatment and advice from veterinarians.

Due to the fact that toy terriers are rather small in size, they are susceptible to a number of diseases. The processes of treating such ailments turn out to be rather difficult and protracted. This is due to the small size of the animal, which greatly complicates the diagnostic process.

It is very important to pay special attention to animals when walking outdoors. The thing is that pets are very active and can get into various troubles, for example, come into conflict with a larger dog and, as a result, get serious injury.

Dogs of the Russian Toy Terrier breed are wary of unfamiliar and strangers, they can show aggression and anger towards them. At the same time, animals do not tolerate loneliness, and a long absence of the owner can negatively affect both the mental and physiological state of the pet.

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