Tenterfield Terrier Info & Tenterfield Terrier Breeders

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Australian in development, the forebears of the Tenterfield Terrier accompanied Australia's first white settlers who sailed from Portsmouth in England's south. These small basically white dogs were bred for ratting, typically by hunters. Today they are strong, hardy, active and agile, their smooth short coat making them 'easy care' family companions. Their unique feature is their naturally occurring bob tail which can come in any length.

 

Despite its small stature, the dog is friendly with an outgoing, adaptable nature, bold in the way of terriers and is intelligent. The coat is low maintenance for grooming purposes. Although they can live to 20 years in good health, the average lifespan is from 12 to 14 years.

 

In 1991 a group of enthusiasts from the state of South Australia formed the autonomous Miniature Fox Terrier Club of South Australia, separate to the Miniature Fox Terrier Club of Australia, which had been operating for some time. In 1992 they met with owners from other states to discuss the future of the Clubs. At that time, it became evident that there were differences as to the preferred type of dog that would represent the Miniature Fox Terrier breed. Further, challenges to the name “Miniature Fox Terrier” were being mounted, and threatened to preclude recognition by the ANKC which was a priority among some breeders. In 1993 fanciers from South Australia and other states formed the Tenterfield Terrier Club of Australia. In 2002, the Tenterfield Terrier was recognized by the ANKC and placed in Group 2, Terriers.

 

The Tenterfield Terrier breed standard differs from that of the Miniature Fox Terrier, and although they are sometimes confused, the two dogs have been developing along divergent lines for some time and are now separate breeds.

Source: Wikipedia

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Registered Tenterfield Terrier Breeders

Adail Tenterfield Terrier Breeder - Newcastle, NSW
Dogs
Adail Tenterfield Terriers - Dogs of distinction & Puppies with good natured temperament.

We live Rathmines in lake macquarie not far from the ... read more
Allurastar Tenterfield Terriers
Dogs
Allurastar is a small boutique kennel established in 2013. We breed for temperament, intelligence & conformation with a particular emphasis on ... read more
Gumhaven Kennel - Tenterfield Terrier Breeder - Dublin, SA
Dogs
Specialising in Tenterfield Terriers for over 40 years. Where quality and the wellbeing of the breed matters. Breeding from Champion bloodlines for ... read more
Kreelapark Tenterfield Terriers
Dogs
Kreelapark is a small kennel on 70 acres 20 minutes from Newcastle. We are passionate about breeding for the future of the Tenterfield Terrier breed ... read more
Ornac Irish Setter and Tenterfield Terrier Breeder - Finley, NSW
Dogs
Our puppies are well socialised, loving, happy puppies who are comfortable with cats and bigger dogs.

Ornac puppies come health checked, ... read more
Triplefun  - Smooth Fox Terrier  Breeder - Central NSW
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Home of Champion Smooth Fox Terriers.

Smooth Fox Terriers:
We are a Country Kennel Breeding Quality, well socialised Fox Terriers for show or ... read more