Bubbly, energetic, lively and fun, a Tenterfield Terrier is a loving and sweet family pet. They get along well with children and the elderly but not small animals like Guinea Pigs or Rabbits.
Both a keen hunter and a loving, loyal companion, a Tenterfield Terrier is a wonderful family pet for children and the elderly alike. Their origins as a hunting dog mean they are strong, active and agile but also sweet, loyal and lively. They are highly intelligent and trainable but like all terriers, need consistent training. They excel in agility trails and fly-ball competitions. With kind, gentle and relaxed training sessions your Tenterfield Terrier will be sitting, jumping and high-fiving in no time at all. Be sure to exercise your dog otherwise it will become destructive and noisy. Your very vocal Tenterfield Terrier will make a great watchdog. Train them well otherwise your neighbour might start complaining with the noise. They are great with children and other canines provided they grow up with them. Don’t leave your terrier with non-canine pets such as rabbits or guinea pigs as it’s in their nature to chase.
A Tenterfield Terrier’ energy knows no bounds so a long daily walk or jog is ideal. Take them to a fenced park for a run off the leash and they’ll be the happiest dog around. While their small size makes them ideal for apartment living, they are happiest when they have a yard to play in. If you exercise your dog enough outside with a big walk, they can adapt to a small space. Tenterfield Terriers shed moderately and are low-maintenance dogs, just brush their coat once a week and bathe monthly.
Scheduled six monthly health checks and visits to the vet are important to ensure that your dog is healthy and happy throughout all life-stages. It’s important that together with your vet a preventative health care program is determined and maintained based on the individual needs of your canine companion. Tenterfield Terriers aren’t prone to many health problems. Overall they are a healthy breed but some can be prone to hypothyroidism and slipping kneecaps.
Size
A small-sized breed with an average weight of 5kg and an average height of 25-30cms.
Space
Tenterfield Terriers are ideally suited to yard space but with enough exercise can adapt to apartment living.
Energy Levels
They have high energy levels. A daily run and lots of games will keep this dog happy.
Difficulty Of Training
They are intelligent dogs and will learn quickly but can be stubborn. Consistent training is key.
Family suitability
They are great family pets and loyal companions.
Suitability to other pets
If socialised from a young age, your dog will befriend other canines. Keep them away from small pets like rabbits as it’s in their nature to chase.
Need for company
They have a high need for company and enjoy being by their human’s side at all times.
Hypoallergenic dog breed?
No
Coat and grooming needs
This breed is low maintenance. Brush their coat weekly and bathe monthly. They have a short coat in white with black or liver or tan markings. Brindle is also seen.
Shedding
They shed moderately.
Tendency to bark
They have a high tendency to bark.