| Terrier breeds have been considered as one of the | | | | popularity and a number of terriers were refined. |
| more popular dog breeds in the entire world. Known | | | | Terrier breeds share a genetic code with the mastiff |
| for their sense of activity, strength, and distinguished | | | | breed, with Pomeranians, among others. Currently, |
| appearance, they have found their way to being a | | | | their appearance that denotes strength and |
| popular choice of pet among dog owners. This | | | | demeanor that suggests gentleness and loyalty have |
| breed’s name originated from Middle French, | | | | made them a hit among pet owners. They can be |
| which in turn was derived from the Latin terra, | | | | small and smooth coated with light bodies, like the |
| meaning earth. Most of these breeds originated in | | | | English Toy terrier that usually weighs 2.5 kilograms. |
| the British Isles, as British and Irish dog breeders | | | | Some breeds are also built and rough coated, like |
| developed them as hunting dogs. They were initially | | | | Airedale Terriers that can weigh up to more than 32 |
| used to control the number of pests that destroy | | | | kilograms. |
| crops in farms, such as rabbits, foxes, and rats. | | | | Most Terrier breeds today are bred as family pets |
| Terriers of the larger variety were also used to for | | | | and companion dogs. Being loyal, smart, and |
| hunting badgers. Also, a number of terriers, such as | | | | affectionate are just some of their noted traits. |
| the Kerry Blue Terrier and Airedale were used in | | | | There are a number of terriers that require firm |
| water, as tacklers of otters and river rats. Terriers | | | | training, while most of them can be trained easily. |
| as pets began in the 1800s, when dog shows gained | | | | |