The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is a lively dog known for being a tenacious hunter. Although most Teddies are delightful family companions, some of them are affectionate towards one person in the house.
They accept the company of other dogs without being aggressive towards them. These playful and active dogs can adapt to any lifestyle, whether you are looking for a show dog, an agile dog participating in canine sports, or just a companion for your farm or home.
If you live in a condo, you can choose this breed as their small to medium stature makes them suitable for apartment living.
The Teddy Roosevelt Terriers were bred from hunting or terrier type dogs, including the Manchester Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier, Whippet, Beagle, and Italian Greyhound
These dogs were considered a type of Rat Terrier, with the long-legged variety being called the Type A and the short-legged as Type B
Breeders decided to segregate the two types into different breeds, with the short-legged terriers being named after President Teddy Roosevelt
Recognized as a separate breed by the United Kennel Club
Included in the Foundation Stock Service (FSS) program by the American Kennel Club (AKC)
Since Teddy is an active breed with boundless energy, it needs a fair amount of regular exercise, which could include romp and play in a fenced yard or several walks a day. Indoor activities, such as chasing a ball, playing hide-and-seek, or performing new tricks, would keep your dog well exercised.
Outdoor activities, including hiking, swimming, and retrieving flying discs, would help channel its energy effectively. During inclement weather, you may walk your Teddy in the hallway of your home.
The Roosevelt Terrier is a low maintenance dog that is quite easy to groom. Since it is a seasonal shedder, you need to brush its coat with a rubber curry mitt or a soft-bristle brush every week.
Bathe it with a vet-approved shampoo when it looks dirty. Make sure to trim its nails with a clipper to avoid overgrowth, cracking, or splitting.
An energetic breed like the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier needs a balanced diet packed with all the essential nutrients. Although treats are used as rewards in training, give them sparingly to lessen the chances of your dog becoming overweight.
You may provide your Teddy both commercial and home-prepared foods, but they should be appropriate to its age. When buying commercially manufactured foods, Eukanuba and Hill’s Science are among the better brands for your Roosevelt Terrier.
Its intuitiveness, intelligence, and eager-to-please personality make the Teddy fairly easy to train. It thrives on praise and can be easily crate trained but does not do well in kennels. Since it is a fearless hunter, early socialization and obedience, along with leash training, are recommended.
