Teddy Roosevelt Terrier Information

The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is an American breed that descended from the terriers brought over by the English miners and other working class immigrants. Crosses between the Smooth Fox Terrier, Manchester Terrier, Bull Terrier, Beagle, Whippet, Italian Greyhound and the white English Terrier. These dogs were used as ratters and soon became known as rat terriers. Two types of Rat Terriers evolved, distinguished mainly by leg length .The short legged terriers were named in honor of President Teddy Roosevelt who was once thought to have owned one of these dogs.

The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is an energetic and alert dog who is full of curiosity. They thrive on human companionship and can tend to be a one-person dog. When raised with children, they do wonderful with them.

Their coats are short and smooth and can be colored solid white, bi-color or tri-color. They should stand between 8 to 15 inches tall.

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