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Temperament

This breed is lively, intelligent and, has strong hunting instincts, highlighting especially their tenacious skills and attentiveness, which are needed when hunting for rodents. They have an impeccable sense of smell and sight, can coordinate their movements, and are extremely agile. They are known for their loyalty, friendliness, and their capability to adapt to environments.

Appearance

The Bodeguero is a medium-sized breed, measuring between (37 - 43 cm, the ideal for males being 40 cm and for females 38 cm, in both sexes an extra cm is fine as long as it does not cause any defects). Appearance-wise, they look like enlarged Jack Russells, as they have longer and more elongated limbs, to the extent that they have been called the Spanish Jack Russell.

Care and necessities

Although the Bodeguero is small in size, it is just like any other dog, the Bodeguero needs a lot of exercise. The ideal is to take them on walks three to four times a day, preferably for an hour so that they can burn all their energy.

In terms of feeding, it is convenient that you speak with your veterinarian. Most of the food that should be given to them should be either kibble or wet food that contains all the nutrients your dog needs.

When it comes to bathing and care, they should not be bathed more than once a month so that they don't lose their fatty protective layer.

Being a dog with so much energy and nervousness, they tend to eat really quickly. It is recommended that you divide their daily food so that they eat less anxiously

Health

Minor defects

Pink nose or lack of pigmentation in the nose. Short limbs. Shy or cowardly behavior.

Major defects

Long, curly, and hard hair. Over elongated body. Erect ears. Hanging ears or that go backward. Bite that it is not a scissor.

Education and training

As this breed is high energy dog, the recommendation is to train them at a young age. Although it is an intelligent breed, it should be taken into consideration that they can easily distract themselves, and that patience is needed. It is recommended to accustom them to be around children and other animals from a young age so that in the future they do not encounter socializing problems.

They require a good amount of mental and physical exercise every day as well as a 30 to 60 minute walk.

Other information

The Bodeguero Andaluz has not been recognised by the FCI

The Bodeguero Andaluz has been declared ‘Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial’ (which translates to intangible cultural heritage) by the Ayuntamiento de Jerez de la Frontera (the city hall of Jaen), this was highlighted by the delegate of Animal Welfare and Protection, due to their revulsive enhancement, the value of this breed and their connection to the cities and the wine cellars.