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Important: This information is collected from a variety of sources and is presented as general thoughts about the breed. It is sugggested that you use our information with that of your own to make any decisions. We suggest you DO NOT make any decisions about a family pet based solely on these pages. Keep digging!
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| Country of Origin | Mediterranean area (Canary Islands) | ||||
| Type of coat | non-shedding, puffy, curly, soft, thick, undercoat | ||||
| Grooming | keep dry and brushed to prevent matting and foul odor (three and a half hours per week), professional trimming every two months | ||||
| Average height | 9-12 inches | ||||
| Average weight | 8-14 pounds | ||||
| Activity level | very high indoors, medium outdoors | ||||
| Watchdog | good barker | ||||
| Protection | no | ||||
| Intelligence | very high | ||||
| Trainability | very high, stubborn, needs patience and persistence | ||||
| Compatibility with children | no young children, older children OK, no roughhousing | ||||
| Character | easygoing, amiable, happy, lively, affectionate, intelligent | ||||
| Ideal home environment | apartment is fine, exercise daily | ||||
| Ideal owner | consistent, patient leader with time to socialize and groom | ||||
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