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The terrier from
Brazil is one of only two native breeds, with the Fila Brasileiro being
the other. Jack Russell Terriers, brought to Brazil from Europe in the
19th century, served as the nearest probable ancestor of the Fox Paulistinha.
These dogs were crossed with the Pinscher and Chihuahua. Although the
Terrier Brasileiro has been in existence for 100 years, the breed has
just been registered since 1973.
Despite their
size, they are tough, eager hunters and superb ratters. These terriers
hunt in packs, surrounding and worrying the prey from all directions until
the animal is exhausted.
The native terrier
is most common on the outlying ranches and estates. With his alert bearing
and bark, he warns of strangers. Lest intruders think they have only to
deal with a noisy 20-pound terrier, the barking serves to wake up the
tough 100-pound Filas which answer the alarm and handle any threat. The
Fox Paulistinha can live in city or country, big or small homes; he "is
happy to live with the person he likes."
The Brazilian
Terriers are small, game and quick. They are excellent companions, with
one fancier professing that "they spring and play all the time
they are with the owner." Very intelligent, they "win the
owner's heart" and are easily taught. Grooming is a simple chore,
taken care of with a few flicks of the brush. Serving as great company
for children and the elderly, the little terriers make good family pets.
They quickly learn tricks and love to perform.
These smart
little terriers of Brazil are unknown in other parts of the world. In
their native land, however, they are second only to the Filas in registrations.
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