Foundation Stock Service

Brazilian Terrier

Brazilian Terrier is a small dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 22 lb, height is 13.7–15.7 in (male), 12.9–14.9 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Loving, Courageous, Affectionate.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Brazilian Terrier dog
Photo: Juliana Lopes · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lifespan12–14 years
Weight22 lb
SizeSmall
GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

13.7–15.7 in (male), 12.9–14.9 in (female)

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 45 single-size small breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13 years is about 0.6 years shorter than the 13.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 22 lb is about 6 lb heavier than the 16 lb average for those small breeds.

The listed origin is Brazil. The coat is described as 0, 0. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 1.4 points above the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in 8–12 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): very small dogs reach maturity at 8-12 months).

Frequently asked

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The verified adult weight for a Brazilian Terrier is 22 lb.

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