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LUCAS TERRIER

THIS FRIENDLY, NONYAPPY TERRIER GETS ALONG WELL WITH CHILDREN AND OTHER PETS

Height range This rare working terrier was developed in the 1940s by crossing Norfolk
9–12 in (23–30 cm) Terriers with Sealyham Terriers (see p.191) to produce a small, nimble dog
Weight range to follow game to ground. Smart and eager to please, it is easy to train Almond-
shaped,
11–20 lb (5–9 kg) dark eyes
and well behaved, provided it has a good daily walk. It enjoys play and
Life span 14–15 years loves to dig but is less inclined to bark than other terrier breeds.
Origin UK
Small, Thick-rooted, Body length
V-shaped well-furred exceeds leg
ears with tail length
rounded
tips
Other colors

White Black nose Longer hair
Tan coats may have a forms
black or badger-gray mustache
and beard
saddle. White coats may
be marked with black,
badger-gray, and/or tan.
Medium-length,
coarse, light tan
coat

MAL-SHI

AN ENDEARING DOG WITH A KIND DISPOSITION THAT LOVES HUMAN COMPANY

Height range Also known as the Malt-tzu, this small dog is a cross between a
8–20 in (21–51 cm) Maltese (see p.269) and a Shih Tzu (see p.266). Developed in the 1990s,
Weight range the Mal-shi has proved popular in many countries, especially where there
5–15 lb (2–7 kg)
is demand for dogs with low-shedding coats. If puppies are well socialized Dark-colored,
Life span 12–14 years and trained, they are said to be a good choice for first-time owners. round eyes
Origin USA
White coat
with tan Ears set wide apart
patches and high on head

Other colors Cream coat
Well-rounded
loins
Black and brown Black Broad
chest

Black and Brown Short,
white and white straight
front legs
May also be brown.
Puppy

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