Comparison: Andalusian Terrier, Sherry Terrier and Valencian Terrier

Andalusian Terrier, Sherry Terrier and Valencian Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Andalusian Terrier, Sherry Terrier
Photo: Monimex, CC0, source
Valencian Terrier
Photo: Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Andalusian Terrier, Sherry TerrierValencian Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originSpainSpain
CategorySmallSmall
Height at withers–29–40 cm
Weight8–12 kg4–8 kg
Recognition features
  • White coat with black and tan patches, mainly on the head
  • Very short dense coat on thin skin
  • Triangular ears; tails may be short or absent from birth
  • Small, light dog with a very short, thin coat, often tricolour
  • Upright triangular ears and narrow muzzle
  • Some are born tailless
CoatVery short, dense and even; predominantly white with black spots and tan points.Thin and short (no longer than 2 cm); spotted coats dominate, most often tricolour.
PurposeAndalusian working terrier used against rats, mice and other vermin, and occasionally rabbits and hares.Small Valencian hunter of water rats, rabbits and moles; also a guard dog and now a companion.

Breed page: Andalusian Terrier, Sherry Terrier · Breed page: Valencian Terrier

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.