Historical roots of this breed go to England in the 16th century. English dog breeders in the Middle Ages were created small-sized hunting dogs - terriers. This breed was mainly bred to hunt small rodents, they were also often used in competitions of various for catching rats. But Britain is closer to the 17th century, it forbade such competitions.
Great popularity for this breed came already in the beginning of the 19th century, when the whole Europe learned about the terriers. These cars were so unpretentious that many fell in love. The small size, boundless love and devotion to its owner, unpretentiousness in food, far from all this breed pluses.
These dogs in Russia around the same time received a vocation, as in Europe. These "crumbs" were loved by the rich, they served as home decorations, and families with a more modest income, because the maintenance of terriers required little cost. The fast and bright kid is very loyal to the owner, to strangers distrustful that for any home is a good "alarm system". Because of their compact size, these dogs do not create problems during the trip to the dacha, during the vacation, its owner is free in his actions.
Due to their small size, they were loved by secular ladies of the 19th century, who often appeared in high society, holding an elegant dog in their arms.
Little has changed since then. More often we can watch in the hands of celebrities of both domestic and foreign show business of these wonderful dogs. These crumbs accompany celebrities at parties and social gatherings. Then the question arises, why do this? Why carry the animal to these activities? Probably, after watching the celebrity of foreign celebrity Peris Hilton, many of her fans from the desire to imitate her, bought themselves babies and pull them out into the light.
Nobody thought about them, as their pets have on these busy, noisy events. And many people, buying a baby dog, do not understand the responsibility until the end, which they take on themselves. They live by the principle that if it's fashionable, you need to take it. Such a slogan is used by many owners of that terrier. But all this is cruel in relation to these animals.
After all, the person who started the dog on the principle "it's fashionable, that's why I want it," finds its animal almost for the spoiling of its pet, for wrong treatment and other negative aspects, in which there is no correct upbringing.
The person who started the dog for himself, and not as a "showy person," is more responsible for her care and education. It is very important to remember that a dog is not a toy, but a living creature. It must be respected, it must be taken care of, and not dragged around and squeezed.
Those who started that terrier, can hardly be indifferent to him. It's just impossible not to love. Having looked the first time in these devotees big eyes, you can fall in love with him for life. In it everything causes warm feelings: cheerful disposition, small size, charming appearance.
Not everyone can now afford to buy a small dog of this breed. At these prices fluctuate from 1000 to 1500 euros, expensive, but it's worth it.
My close friend has a dog of this breed, she dreamed of a dog about six years old. When she could buy it herself, there was no limit to joy. Now it's Marseau, already a year and a half. She did not regret that she had acquired this treasure herself. Every day he surprises and makes her happy. His weight now is one and a half kilograms, having a small size, he feels himself a formidable, big dog and stands bravely in defense of her apartment, and in defense of the mistress. And, in addition, he is very affectionate and kind, he can always cheer up members of her entire family, she can always regret. After all, dogs, like people, here it is important to note this, have their own character. I met other dogs of this breed, but they were not all as kind as my friend's dog. When a dog grows in love, then it grows up loving its masters and devotees, compared to those dogs that have grown up in cruelty and aggression.
Take care of your pets, love them, and they will answer you with devotion and love.