Character & Temperament

The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is an incredibly versatile dog. His original breeding goal, hunting and catching vermin, has made him an agile and intelligent dog that likes to keep busy and learns quickly. His adaptability is also reflected in his role as a family dog. He is very people-oriented and loves being around people to be he to his family. He manages to show a calm, balanced side as well as being playful and active. The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier learns quickly and copes well with being alone, provided this is trained slowly and with positive methods. He has a certain hunting instinct, but this can be easily managed with appropriate employment and training. His alertness makes him a good watchdog, but not prone to excessive barking. The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier's temperament can be described as moderately active. Although he certainly has the stamina and energy for longer activities, he is also happy with leisurely walks and cuddle times. His playful and bright nature makes him the ideal companion for various activities, both indoors and outdoors. The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier's ability to enjoy both active and calm phases, his adaptability and his people-oriented nature make him a wonderful family dog. Its robustness and agility simultaneously offer many opportunities for various forms of employment and training. He is an active and lively companion who also appreciates quiet and cuddly moments with his family. With his cheerful and lovable nature, the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier brings a lot of joy and life to his people's homes.

What Awaits You

The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is a lively, friendly, affectionate dog that lives with its family, but can also be an only dog. Due to his strong protective instinct and well-developed pack behavior, the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier gets along well with children (if he grows up with them), cats and other dogs. He is a courageous, tenacious hunter with seemingly unlimited energy, whose size and endurance make him an excellent hunter of squirrels and vermin.

Housing & Care

The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is an adaptable dog that can live well in both rural areas and the city. He requires daily physical and mental activity but is also happy with quiet time at home. He usually gets along well with children and is also friendly towards other dogs. However, cats and other pets should be introduced carefully as his hunting instinct can lead him to hunt them.

Training & Education

The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is a smart and bright dog who enjoys learning. They respond well to positive reinforcement and reward-based training methods. Their high energy and agility make them well suited to various dog sports such as agility, flyball or obedience. It is important to encourage frustration tolerance and impulse control as this breed can sometimes tend to be impulsive and impatient. Care should also be taken to maintain a balance between activity and rest to avoid over-busyness.

Nutrition & Care

As with all dogs, the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier's diet should be balanced and tailored to his individual needs. They are generally not picky and can tolerate both dry and wet food well. However, portion sizes should be controlled as they are prone to obesity. Caring for the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is relatively straightforward. Its short, smooth and dense coat sheds moderately and requires only occasional brushing to remove dead hair and promote skin health. The breed does not have an undercoat, which can make it vulnerable to extreme weather conditions. However, they can live well in Germany as long as they are adequately protected in cold weather.