Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Temperament
Intelligent, Playful, Versatile
[2]Developed from short-legged Rat Terrier stock
The UKC history describes it as developing from the short-legged type of early Rat Terrier stock and records the name’s link to President Theodore Roosevelt. It has its own UKC breed standard today.
[1]A small, sturdy, workmanlike body
The UKC standard gives a height of about 8–12 inches. It is small but sturdy and muscular; the breed’s history includes vermin control on farms.
[1]A short coat that includes white
The short, dense coat ranges from medium-hard to smooth and has a sheen. UKC accepts bi- or tricolour patterns that always include white; merle is a disqualification.
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