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Industrial Revolution landscape

Valencian Terrier

Also known as Ratonero Valenciano, Gos Rater Valencià.

Related breedAustralian Shepherd1840 to 1957 · United States

Valencian Terrier at a glance

Origin
Valencia, Spain
Appeared
1800 to 2004 (likely)
Family
Terrier
Type
Terrier
Size
Small
Life span
12 to 16 years
Recognised by
FCI, NATIONAL
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 370

The name. Translation of Ratonero Valenciano, "Valencian ratter", from Spanish ratón, "mouse".

Same familyBouvier des Flandres1800 to 1912 · Belgium, France

Family and relatives

Same eraEnglish Cocker Spaniel1800 to 1892 · United Kingdom

Place in time

The Valencian Terrier appears 1800 to 2004 (likely), in the Industrial Revolution, when 91 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Valencian Terrier is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.