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Atlas
Terrier Puppies for Sale
Atlas Terrier
Autumnbriar I'm a Survivior
AKA "RUPERT"
Mini Black Merle Atlas
12.5 inches, 12 lbs
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Pronunciation |
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Description |
The Atlas Terrier is an off shoot of the Jack
Russell Terrier, one difference being they can be solid in color. The Atlas
Terrier can come in any color, including "merles" and "brindles", they can not
have more that 15% of white, which will allow for a white collar, toes, facial
blaze and chest. The Atlas Terrier comes in two coat varieties, smooth and wire.
Tail docking is optional as well, but an undocked tail must curl completely over
the back and must fall below the body top line. A Docked tail must be carried
high above the body top line. The skull is flat between the ears, then tapering.
The stop is defined, but not abrupt. Eyes are almond-shaped eyes, and can be
solid, marbled or cracked with any of the following colors: Brown, Amber,
Yellow, Green, Hazel, Cobalt, Glass. The v-shaped ears fold forward. The neck is
strong well set, and of decent length, the body is tapering, with a "sleeve"
like chest, the hind end is powerful, well angulated. The coat is a thick, loose
skinned and weather resistant, without a good coat a terrier is very susceptible
to the elements, above and below ground. The Atlas Terrier is a dog built for
athleticism, speed, and flexibility. A *spannable and pliable chest is of utmost
importance, any other will have difficulty functioning underground. they are
highly motivated, extremely willing, and incredibly intelligent. |
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Temperament |
Much like the Jack Russell, the Atlas Terrier is a outgoing, devilish, merry,
devoted, and loving dog. Spirited and obedient, yet absolutely fearless. Careful
and amusing, he enjoys games and playing with toys. An Atlas terrier will enjoy
playing with your children as long as the playing stays "friendly" and the dog
does not start to fear for it's safety. They are extremely intelligent, and will
enjoy trying to outsmart their owners at every turn, the will test the
boundaries and push the limits, owners need to be on their toes. Much to their
delight, They will enjoy training their owners, but such can lead to tragic
events if the owner can not safety keep their little devil (oops! we mean angel)
under control. The Atlas breed is less dog aggressive than it's Jack Russell
cousin, but they will hold their ground if tested. Early socialization can help
suppress this trait. They have a high prey drive and small cute fuzzy critters
will perk their interest, as the terrier mentally matures the hunting instinct
will also grow, having potential victims as pets is best if they are kept
separated. They like to chase and explore EVERYTHING, Be careful not to let them
off the lead unless they are very well-trained. Atlas Terrier like to bark, dig
and chew, especially if bored, or ignored. An Atlas Terrier climb, which means
they can climb over a fence, they also jump. This is a BIG dog in a little dogs
body. The owner needs to be routine, firm, and half as smart (only kidding....),
know the boundaries, before the furball, so everybody will know what to correct
them from doing and when to let them have at it. The RIGHT owner for an Atlas
Terrier is capable of giving direction, knows how to set boundaries, and won't
mind doing daily physical and mental exercise with the dog. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Toy 9-11 inches (23-28 cm.)
Weight: Toy 6-12 pounds 2.7-5.4 kg.)Height: Mini's 11-13
inches (28-33 cm.)
Weight: Mini's 10-15 pounds (4.6-6.9 kg.)
Height: Standards 13-15 inches (33-38 cm.)
Weight: Standards 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg) |
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Health Problems |
What makes the Atlas so special is the extreme
controlled breeding program used to create this breed, all originating dogs used
where health tested, as much as modernly possible and they were monitored well
into their senior years as longevity was a concern as well. To this day no major
health problems have been detected. |
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Living Conditions |
The
Atlas Terrier will do okay in an
apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are very active indoors and will
do best with at least an average-sized yard. If the
Atlas Terrier is kept in an
apartment, the dog should have a person home with it during the day unless the
dog is crate trained. Even then, the owner better expect to get some exercise or
be pestered to death for belly rubs and tug of war games when he/she gets home. |
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Exercise |
Like the Jack Russell, the Atlas terrier will exercise,
and amuse themselves in a yard, but without supervision their choice of activity
my not be to your liking, they thrive on being your shot gun buddy and anywhere
you go, they would like to be with you. They need to be taken on
long daily walks.
They excel in active sports, like
agility, flyball, & racing. We like to say that a tired Atlas is a well
exercised owner. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 15 or more years. |
Grooming |
The Atlas Terrier comes in two coat varieties, smooth
and wire. Neither are high maintenance coats. Special grooming is not required
on your wire coated dogs, unlike a Wire Fox Terrier,
this coat is hard, and lays flat to the body. Routine brushing and combing and
occasional bathing will keep them in good coat condition, and reduce shedding.
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| Origin |
The Atlas Terrier is a by product of the Jack Russell
Terrier, The JRT originated by crossing many terrier breeds together, the base
breed being Fox Terrier, and The Old English White Terrier (now extinct), but
other solid colored breeds such as Border Terrier, Lakelands, and Manchester
where crossed in as well, The Parson himself kept a ole black and tan stud in
his kennel, in the day of the Parson, many dogs used for breeding where based
solely on their working ability, color and conformation where often given little
consideration.
In our modern day society, very few dogs are used for the original tasked they
where bred for, and breeding for "LOOKS" became the primary importance, with the
standard for the JRT being a mostly solid white colored dog, dogs born of solid
or excessive coloring where either culled at birth or given away as none
breedable dogs.
The gene that causes the predominant white coloration does have it's price, and
like other spotted white dog breeds, the JRT has become effected with deafness,
it was out of this concern that the Atlas Terrier was born, it's solid
coloration greatly reduces the chance of deafness. |
Group |
Terrier |
Recognition |
ATA, APRI, FCI, ACR
The ATA (Atlas Terrier
Association) is the most unique in the world, as all Atlas Terriers are DNA
profiled and microchipped. |
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ATA
= Atlas Terrier Association
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Autumnbriar I'm a Survivior
AKA "RUPERT"
Mini Black Merle Atlas
12.5 inches, 12 lbs
Autumnbriar I'm a Survivior
AKA "RUPERT"
Mini Black Merle Atlas
12.5 inches, 12 lbs
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