TERRIERS

These dogs came from the British Isles where they were first oriented to hunting fox rat otter and the likes over and under the ground .The personality of a lively child put into dog this might be a good way of describing the general personality of terriers But as it appears that still would not justify their temperaments

And as its name suggests terrier came from the word terra which means earth

While terriers may be identified through their prominent physical characteristics they are still divided into various breeds that separate one kind from another

Show Terriers These are basically bred as small dogs and are used for show rings

Bull and Terrier Types these came from breeding between bull dogs and terriers Only in the last quarter of 1800s did the breeders separate a number of bull dogs from terrier types for distinction

Hunting and Working Terriers The breed that was primarily bred for hunting

Toy Terriers These are the smaller versions of terriers which are basically categorized into the companion breed

To help you understand the various natures of terrier dogs we have prepared some dog profiles here please read on

Airedale Terrier This is known to be the largest dog in the Terrier breed Standing an average of 23 inches from the shoulder this dog shows off both beauty and elegance that make them fit for both dog obedience trials and show rings

A crossbreed between Otterhound and Black and Tan Terrier Airedale possess good skill in scent and superb swimming prowess

Australian Terrier Probably one of the dog types that have gotten to so many outcrossings with other dog breeds A cross breed between the forerunner of Dandie Dinmont and rough coated terrier is said to have been migrated into England The offspring of which was taken to Australia With the scarcity of dog breeds in this land many dogs had been crossbred into it which later resulted to a small type having the characteristics of terriers while being a good watchdog and ratter It stands 10 to 11 inches with a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years

Border Terrier A Trueblue working terrier this dog is marked by its medium built while proving to work far better than what its appearance may give Border Terriers are agile and alert while having the capacity to fit into narrow gaps especially during hunting

Aside from its being affectionate and good adaptation to training Border terriers can also make good family pets

Bull Terrier Originally bred for dog fighting and bull baiting this dog is known to have been wellaccustomed to courage and good resistance to pain However when the bloody dog fights were banned in England during the 1800s most breeders turned to breeding milder dogs

Bull Terriers came from these fighting dogs combined with Dalmatian and English Terrier to produce allwhite specie This new breed though is very much reserved from starting fights which gave them the nickname White Cavalier

There are of course a variety of other terrier species Initially you might find them interesting enough to catch your attention but a closer look would lead you to further knowing them Who knows you might find your ideal type of dog in this breed