Plummer Terrier
Breed Information |
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| Name | Plummer Terrier |
| Other names | None |
| Origin |  United Kingdom |
| Breed Group | Working |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Purebred |
| Life span | 12-15 years |
| Temperament |
Alert Bold Fearless Friendly Self-confidence |
| Height |
Male: 13-14 inches (32–36 cm) Female: 11-13 inches (28–34 cm) |
| Weight | 12-15 pounds |
| Colors |
Copper Copper & White |
| Litter Size | 3-5 puppies |
| Puppy Prices |
Average (Unknown)
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Breed Characteristics |
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| Adaptability |
3 stars |
| Apartment Friendly |
3 stars The Plummer Terrier will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised, but will do best with at least an average-sized yard. |
| Barking Tendencies |
2 stars Occassional |
| Cat Friendly |
3 stars |
| Child Friendly |
4 stars Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. |
| Dog Friendly |
4 stars |
| Exercise Needs |
4 stars The Plummer Terrier is a pleasant companion when it is sufficiently exercised; however if it does not get enough, it may become a nuisance. This breed needs to be taken on a long, daily, brisk walk. In addition, your dog will be in his glory with space to run, hunt and play. |
| Grooming |
2 stars This breed is easy to groom. Comb and brush regularly with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder. |
| Health Issues |
3 stars Hypoallergenic: Unknown |
| Intelligence |
3 stars Ranking: (N/A) Full Ranking List |
| Playfulness |
3 stars |
| Shedding Level |
2 stars |
| Stranger Friendly |
4 stars |
| Trainability |
3 stars |
| Watchdog Ability |
2 stars |
Puppy Names |
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| Rank | Boy Names | Girl Names |
| 01 | Cooper | Chloe |
| 02 | Rocky | Coco |
| 03 | Toby | Piper |
| 04 | Duke | Luna |
| 05 | Jake | Minnie |
| 06 | Tucker | Lady |
| 07 | Teddy | Abbie |
| 08 | Leo | Stella |
| 09 | Riley | Angel |
| 10 | Cody | Penny |
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Overview |
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The Plummer Terrier is a very attractive smooth-coated dog with a fiery red and white coat and head, a white collar at the neckline, or a full cape. The ears fold over like most terriers, and the nose and eye are typically black, and the jaw has a good scissors bite. A generally game working dog, the Plummer Terrier is not a Kennel Club breed, and most Plummer Terrier owners who work their dogs would prefer that this dog was not part of the Kennel Club. The Plummer Terrier appears to be a breed that has caught on in popularity among a segment of the working terrier set, and with increased restrictions on fox hunting in the UK, its popularity as a ratting dog is likely to increase. |
History |
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The Plummer Terrier, named after Brian Plummer, is mostly made out of Jack Russell Terrier, with a dash of Beagle added for nose, voice and coat colour, and Bull Terrier added for toughness and head size. A red Fell Terrier was mixed in to improve the overall appearance. After a long period of inbreeding and culling, obvious genetic problems were worked out of the breed. They are as healthy as any today, but today's dogs are sometimes too big for truly tight underground work. This may not be a problem if the dog is developed just for ratting, which was Plummer's passion. Early dogs were smaller than today's dogs — a common problem with working terriers. |
References
- [1] ^ Wikipedia: Plummer Terrier Breed Information
