group: terrier
height: 10-15" / 27.94-38.1 cm
types: weight: 9-18 lbs / 4.08-8.16 kg
colors: white with black, tan or black and tan markings
physical traits: small, muscular, strong
hair type: smooth and broken types both double coated, hard and weather resistant, rough, close, dense personality/
temperament: feisty, boundless energy, fast, hyperactive, merry, athletic, tenacious, courageous, relentless, fun-loving, affectionate, exuberant, bold, friendly, active, alert, fearless. some may be too active for mobility impaired humans
maintenance/
special needs: little grooming, generally not good with cats or other smaller pets, need kind and consistent patient early training, possessive, hard to introduce new family members once dog is grown
nicknames: Puddin', Puds, Shorties
origination: Great Britain
bred for: follow hounds, go to ground on fox, ratting, companionship
identifying traits:
ideal for: companionship, town or country,
good with kids? supervise, quick movements can trip small children and elderly