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Lexie is a Terrier Mix!
The typical mixed-breed dog weighs around 40-60 pounds at full growth. A lot depends on the size and structure of the ancestors of your particular dog. Mixes of small dogs should result in smaller dogs, and mixes of larger dogs should result in larger offspring. It should be remembered that all "full-bred" dogs were once mixes of other breeds.
The group of dogs that are known as terriers have one thing in common - a strong urge to kill rodents and vermin. Even if they have to dig them up or go down burrows after them. They are divided into two basic groups: those with long legs and those with short legs.
Most terriers are lively, playful and active. They range in size from the tiny Yorkie which is listed in the toy group to the 60 to 70 pound American Staffordshire Terrier.
Terriers need a lot of training and exercise. The smallest will adapt to apartment living, but the larger dogs will need a yard for exercise. Those with long hair will need regular grooming; and - perhaps, undercoat stripping to maintain their coat.
We are pleased to welcome Lexie to our practice!
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