Taco Terrier Dog Breed

The Taco Terrier, as a mixed breed, is not an official member of any breed group--though its Chihuahua and Toy Fox Terrier parents are both members of the Toy group in the AKC and other clubs, so Taco Terrier dogs would fit nicely in that category. Neither does any info exist about the true origin of these hybrids; while a Chihuahua-Toy Fox Terrier mix has likely existed naturally for a long time, no breeder or breed club has claimed its creation. These bold, loyal little dogs are great companion pets--but they need owners willing to give them the attention and training they need.

A few facts about Taco Terriers: they're toy-sized, averaging eight inches at the shoulders in height and five pounds in weight; their coat length can vary depending on whether the Chihuahua parent is of the smooth- or long-haired variety--but most often these hybrids have short, fine coats that don't shed too much; and despite their small size, they'll need a good bit of daily exercise.

Some advantages and drawbacks to owning a Taco Terrier:

Some important Taco Terrier info: these hybrids are the offspring of two breeds that are alike in lots of ways: size (averaging five pounds) and especially temperament (spunky and confident). These hybrids' coats are usually pretty short, and come in a variety of solid and mixed colors, one of which is often white.

Taco Terriers are devoted to and affectionate with their people, and need a lot of attention from them--which means they'll definitely need to live inside with their human family members. Taco Terrier wiki is that these hybrids are often described as "velcro dogs," meaning they'll never leave their owners's sides! Unfortunately this devotion can mean jealousy, as Taco Terriers may become upset if the owner's attention turns to other things. It's best if these dogs get a lot of obedience training, along with socialization with a variety of people, animals, and situations, starting as early in the dogs' lives as possible.

Another bit of Taco Terrier information: these hybrids will be much better-behaved if they get some daily exercise. They're incredibly energetic, bordering on hyperactive--so a walk around the block once or twice a day combined with a nice play session (either indoors or out) will make for a calmer, more easygoing dog.

Energetic, intelligent, loyal, friendly, and often selfish, the Taco Terrier temperament is one of devotion and confidence. These hybrids normally love their family members, and will be very protective of them--but this faithfulness can often become jealousy. These little hybrids can react with tantrums and even aggression if they're not getting their way, or if not enough attention is being paid to them; owners will need to teach them (starting early and often!) how to mind their manners. They can get along with kids and other pets--but best-case scenario is they're raised together so they grow up accustomed to one another. Taco Terriers can also be defensive and confrontational around strange people and animals, but training/socialization will help with that as well.

Another of the positive Taco Terrier characteristics is that these hybrids are smart, so they can respond well to training--but depending on their mood, these stubborn little dogs may need a few repetitions when learning tasks, tricks, and commands. As with other breeds, firm, consistent, reward-based training methods are best.

And Taco Terriers make great watchdogs. While they're just too small to really neutralize potential threats like intruders, they'll definitely bark--loudly and often!--at unknown sights or sounds.

The Taco Terrier, due to hybrid vigor (in which a crossbred dog inherits the healthiest traits of its parent breeds), is very healthy. Even so, these hybrids can suffer ailments common to the parent breeds including patellar luxation, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease, and various heart issues.

Potential owners are advised to ask breeders for health screenings for the dog and/or its parents, or they can have their own veterinarians do the screenings.

Life expectancy for the Taco Terrier is relatively long, at 13-16 years.