English Toy Terrier

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

Since the English Toy Terrier is a small-breed dog, it should be served a small-breed dog food diet. Small-breed dogs have higher nutritional demands and faster metabolisms than large-breed dogs, so their diet can contain more fat (a highly concentrated energy source).

A mature dog should be fed twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. Puppies must be fed three times a day before they reach adulthood.

The hair of the English Toy Terrier is short and close-lying, and it sheds very little. The black-and-tan coloration of this breed is well-known, and it is the only coloration that the breed has. Aside from daily grooming, the breed needs little upkeep due to its short coat.

In terms of grooming, English Toy Terriers are relatively low maintenance. Their coats are short and thick, and they don't take much grooming. All they need is a frequent brush and the occasional bath to keep them looking fine.

The short coat needs to be washed once a week, but it sheds very little and does not need intensive care ? brushing is rarely required, and this is not a breed that requires skilled grooming unless the owner requires assistance with daily nail clipping.

Because of its small frame, the English Toy Terrier does not need a lot of exercise despite its high energy levels. Many dogs, who must scurry around with their paws a blur to keep up with their trainers, will get by with a daily half-hour stroll. They should, however, be able to go outside and practice their hunting instincts, even if it's only in the flowerbeds.

The English Toy Terrier is a generally healthy and hardy breed. It is, though, susceptible to specific health issues, much as every other dog breed.

Patellar luxation, canine deafness, and skin defects are among the health issues this breed is vulnerable to. Because patellar luxation is a genetically inherited disease, prudent breeding practices are essential in this breed.

While the English Toy Terrier gets along well with children, interactions with them should still be watched. Because of his short frame, he is vulnerable to injury if the game becomes too hard.

Since this breed needs very little training, it is ideal for both elderly and young healthy families. While a frequent stroll benefits both the trainer and the canine, it is a very active and cat-like breed with a propensity to exercise itself.

These little dogs are brilliant and quick learners, but they still enjoy thinking for themselves and can be mischievous and persistent at times. This is true to nearly all terriers, and anybody who has owned any member of the aggressive terrier family finds the English Toy Terrier to be reasonably easy to train.

Since their proclivity for barking can trigger both literal and metaphorical headaches, it's well worth the time and effort to include a ''silence'' order in the dog's simple obedience arsenal.

The English Toy Terrier gets along well with other pets; but, since this breed is a natural rodent killer, small animals such as rodents, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and perhaps young kittens should be kept away from this breed. Terriers are known for being abrasive towards other dogs since they were born to hunt alone and had no desire for socialization. A terrier who spends a lot of time with other dogs from a young age may learn to get along with them.