Introducing Kaira

Kaira will be joining us next Saturday 12th Oct. She is a 'Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz' (Andalusian Terrier.)

The Andalusian Terrier (or Sherry Terrier) is a Spanish breed of dog of the terrier type. Its Spanish name reflects its main occupation: hunting rats and mice hidden between barrels in the wineries of Andalusia in Spain.

They tend to get along with most people, both familiar and unfamiliar, as well as most other canines, but their extremely high prey drive and speed make them unsafe companions for smaller animals such as rabbits, ferrets, and even some cats.

Their life span is 8-18 years.

The Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz is sometimes referred to as the Spanish Jack Russell due to their similarity to the popular Jack Russell Terrier in looks and temperament, and both breeds have Fox Terrier in their ancestry, but the Ratonero developed in the south of Spain, a mix of Fox Terriers and local ratting dogs.

The result was an extremely quick and agile hunter of vermin that worked well in between the wine barrels stored at the vineyards that flourished in the area.

They are known for having an exuberant and joyful personality and are quite affectionate and even comical at home but focused and driven when on the hunt.

The name Kaira has multiple meanings in English, including: right, opportune moment, beloved, and dear.

Kaira is related to the Ancient Greek term Kairos, which also means "right" and "opportune moment". It may also come from the Latin word carus, which means "beloved" and "dear".

Kaira is also a Hindu girl's name that means "peaceful" and "unique".

 

We can't wait until next Saturday!

 16:45 I've been researching material for Kaira's Little Website at kaira.fun I found this photograph which I think is brilliant to describe one of the breeds' activities:-

Kaira comes to us from Pine Ridge Dog Sanctuary to whom we are extremely grateful.