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Compare English Toy Terrier
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- English Toy TerrierSmall
- Typical adult height
- English Toy Terrier25–30 cm
- Typical adult weight
- English Toy Terrier2.7–3.6 kg
- Typical lifespan
- English Toy Terrierfrom 12 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- English Toy TerrierLow: usually content with short daily walks
- Energy
- English Toy TerrierLively
- Grooming
- English Toy TerrierAbout once a week
- Shedding
- English Toy TerrierModerate shedding
- Training
- English Toy TerrierGenerally trainable with consistency
Home life
- Home
- English Toy TerrierOften adapts to flats and smaller homes
- Garden
- English Toy TerrierA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- English Toy TerrierUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- English Toy TerrierBest with an experienced owner
Living with others
- Children
- English Toy TerrierUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- English Toy TerrierCan be selective about other dogs
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.