| The personality of a lively child put into dog- this | | | | that have gotten to so many out-crossings with |
| might be a good way of describing the general | | | | other dog breeds. A cross breed between the |
| personality of terriers. But as it appears, that still | | | | forerunner of Dandie Dinmont and rough coated |
| would not justify their temperaments. These dogs | | | | terrier is said to have been migrated into England. |
| came from the British Isles where they were first | | | | The offspring of which was taken to Australia. With |
| oriented to hunting fox, rat, otter and the likes over | | | | the scarcity of dog breeds in this land, many dogs |
| and under the ground. And as its name suggests, | | | | had been crossbred into it which later resulted to a |
| "terrier" came from the word "terra" which means, | | | | small type having the characteristics of terriers while |
| "earth". | | | | being a good watchdog and ratter. It stands 10 to 11 |
| While terriers may be identified through their | | | | inches with a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years. |
| prominent physical characteristics, they are still divided | | | | Border Terrier- A True-blue working terrier, this dog |
| into various breeds that separate one kind from | | | | is marked by its medium built while proving to work |
| another. | | | | far better than what its appearance may give. Border |
| The following are the subgroups of the terrier breed: | | | | Terriers are agile and alert while having the capacity |
| Show Terriers- These are basically bred as small dogs | | | | to fit into narrow gaps especially during hunting. |
| and are used for show rings. | | | | Aside from its being affectionate and good |
| Bull and Terrier Types- these came from breeding | | | | adaptation to training, Border terriers can also make |
| between bull dogs and terriers. Only in the last | | | | good family pets. |
| quarter of 1800's did the breeders separate a | | | | Bull Terrier- Originally bred for dog fighting and bull |
| number of bull dogs from terrier types for distinction. | | | | baiting, this dog is known to have been |
| Hunting and Working Terriers- The breed that was | | | | well-accustomed to courage and good resistance to |
| primarily bred for hunting. | | | | pain. However, when the bloody dog fights were |
| Toy Terriers- These are the smaller versions of | | | | banned in England during the 1800's, most breeders |
| terriers, which are basically categorized into the | | | | turned to breeding milder dogs. |
| companion breed. | | | | Bull Terriers came from these fighting dogs combined |
| To help you understand the various natures of terrier | | | | with Dalmatian and English Terrier to produce all-white |
| dogs, we have prepared some dog profiles here, | | | | specie. This new breed though is very much reserved |
| please read on. | | | | from starting fights which gave them the nickname |
| Airedale Terrier- This is known to be the largest dog | | | | "White Cavalier". |
| in the Terrier breed. Standing an average of 23 | | | | There are of course a variety of other terrier |
| inches from the shoulder, this dog shows off both | | | | species. Initially, you might find them interesting |
| beauty and elegance that make them fit for both | | | | enough to catch your attention but a closer look |
| dog obedience trials and show rings. | | | | would lead you to further knowing them. Who |
| A cross-breed between Otterhound and Black and | | | | knows, you might find your ideal type of dog in this |
| Tan Terrier, Airedale possess good skill in scent and | | | | breed. |
| superb swimming prowess. | | | | Learn about bull terrier breeders and jack russell |
| Australian Terrier- Probably one of the dog types | | | | terriers at the Terrier Breeds site. |