{"data":{"slug":"tenterfield-terrier","name":"Tenterfield Terrier","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/tenterfield-terrier","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/tenterfield-terrier","also_known_as":["Mini Foxie"],"kind":"breed","extinct":false,"group":{"key":"terrier","label":"Terrier","fci_group":3,"fci_group_name":"Terriers"},"size":"Small","origin":"Australia","countries":["Australia"],"height_cm":{"min":25.0,"max":30.0},"weight_kg":{"min":4.5,"max":6.5},"life_expectancy_years":{"min":12,"max":14},"temperament":["Lively","Friendly","Alert","Intelligent","Fearless"],"exercise_level":"Medium","wikipedia_views_60d":2505,"summary":"A small, lively Australian terrier descended from the Miniature Fox Terrier, once a rural vermin catcher and now a cheerful, alert family companion.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/tenterfield-terrier-71df1d28cc-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/tenterfield-terrier-71df1d28cc-640.webp","width":1280,"height":1707,"author":"Schlawgq23","license":"CC0","license_url":"http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en","source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tenterfieldterrier.jpg"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T14:51:21Z","ratings":{"energy":4,"exercise":3,"grooming":1,"shedding":2,"trainability":3,"barking":3,"kids":4,"other_dogs":3},"coat":"Short, smooth and fine","colors":["Tricolour","Black and tan","White with markings"],"fun_fact":"Despite its name, Tenterfield may not mark where the breed began. The town name may come from a well-known breeder, and the name was only coined in the 1990s.","sections":{"overview":"The Tenterfield Terrier is a compact Australian terrier, known for its bright, busy personality. It was long called the Miniature Fox Terrier and kept on farms and in town homes alike.\n\nThe dog is a keen ratter and a devoted companion, small enough for city life yet sturdy enough for the country.","history":"The breed's exact origin is unknown. Stories say small terriers travelled with early European settlers as ship's ratters, and that small Fox Terrier puppies were selected and sometimes crossed with other little breeds.\n\nBy the late 19th century, Miniature Fox Terriers were common vermin killers and family dogs in rural Australia, and by the 1920s they were popular in towns. The name Tenterfield was adopted in the 1990s, possibly honouring a local breeder rather than marking a place of origin.","appearance":"A small, well-balanced, sturdy terrier with a short, smooth coat, alert ears and a bright expression. It is light on its feet and built for quick movement.\n\nThe tail may be naturally short or docked in some places, and the overall look is neat and workmanlike.","personality":"Tenterfield Terriers are cheerful, curious and affectionate, with the busy drive typical of terriers. They are alert watchdogs and enjoy chasing small creatures.\n\nThey like company and play, and usually get along well with family members.","care":"They need daily walks and play to burn off their energy, plus a securely fenced garden since they love to chase. Mental games help prevent boredom.\n\nThe short coat needs only occasional brushing.","health":"A genetic form of congenital hypothyroidism has been identified in the breed, and a DNA test is available to help breeders avoid it. Otherwise the breed is generally hardy."},"recognition":{"fci_number":null,"fci_standard_url":null,"akc_url":null},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenterfield_Terrier","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39185","wikipedia_revision":1379337074},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:59:38Z"}}}