Chilean Fox Terrier

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Chilean Fox Terrier

Chilean Fox Terrier

Other names

Ratonero
Chilean Rat Terrier
Chilean Terrier

Country of origin

Traits

Classification and standards
Not recognized by any major kennel club

Dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

The Chilean Fox Terrier, also known as Ratonero (rat hunter), Chilean Rat Terrier or Chilean Terrier, is the first Chilean breed of dog existing from 1870 and standardised in the late 1990s for international recognition. Its base is made up of the Fox Terrier of the mid 19th century and Native American dogs.

Appearance

The Ratonero has black and tan spots on a white fur, it is short-haired and has a grey undercoat which lets some dark spots visible on the white cover coat. The ears are set high, falling upwards in the form of a "V". Well-developed teeth, scissor bite. Males stand between 32 and 38 cm, while the male's ideal height is 35 cm. Females stand between 28 and 35 cm, while the female's ideal height is 32 cm. Males weigh between 5 and 8 kilograms, while the male's ideal weight is 5 to 6 kilograms. Females weigh between 4 and 7 kilograms, while the female's ideal weight is 5 kilograms.

Temperament

The Chilean Fox Terrier is easy to train, active, affective, and one of the healthiest and cleanest dog breeds.

Famous Chilean Fox Terriers

A famous Chilean Fox Terrier is Washington (from the comic "Condorito"), Condorito's dog. Even though it was only recognised internationally in 2011 by the ACW (Alianz Canine Worldwide), there have been several Chilean Terrier exhibitions in Chile for many years, and now the breed is selling through internet pages all along Chile, Bolivia, Argentina, Ecuador, and other South American countries.

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