| Terrier dogs are known to have many different | | | | Terriers with this disposition will often times become |
| attitudes and different levels of aggression. Because | | | | destructive when they are bored. |
| Terriers have such a wide range of varying | | | | Terriers are fun to be around because of their loving |
| characteristics, a Terrier can be a wonderful | | | | disposition as well as energetic nature. This is why the |
| companion for many different kinds of people. Some | | | | Terrier is such a popular dog all over the world. |
| Terriers are more mild-natured while others behave | | | | Terriers have a playful nature so they are not only fun |
| badly and are prone to aggression. | | | | to be around but also fun to watch. |
| The primary reason for the breeding of Terriers was | | | | Terriers that are more social tend to take dominance |
| for hunters to catch rodents and other vermin. In | | | | over other dogs or animals, and will most likely assume |
| recent years newer breeds have shown a much | | | | authority as they mature. Bull Terrier breeds are a |
| higher level of domestication, therefore many Terriers | | | | good example of the kind of Terrier that displays |
| are no longer used for hunting. | | | | these characteristics. Most smaller dogs seem to be |
| Like many other breeds of dog, Terriers have a wide | | | | more aggressive than their larger counterparts, and this |
| range of characteristics that set them apart from one | | | | is no exception with Terriers. |
| another. Many people today choose the Terrier for its | | | | Most terrier breed types stay true to their hunting |
| protection of the home. Terriers are said to be | | | | nature, but these dogs still very much desire human |
| fantastic guardians of your home often having the | | | | companionship in their lives. Because of their love for |
| ability to determine between welcomed guests and | | | | humans these dogs make wonderful pets as well as |
| intruders. Some of the best guard dog Terriers include | | | | very affectionate ones. |
| AmStaff, Bedlington Terrier, and the Airedale. | | | | Terriers are thought to be one of the first breed of |
| Terrier dogs adapt very well to being trained, and are | | | | dogs in the world, and they are an original breed. Their |
| therefore ideal candidates to be taught new tricks or | | | | existence goes as far back as recorded human |
| obedience methods. Some Terriers even excel in | | | | history. They have changed and developed into |
| performances such as dog shows because of their | | | | different breeds because of domestication and other |
| natural intelligence. Terriers with higher mental capacity | | | | means, but remain true to their nature as loving |
| tend to need more activities to stimulate the mind. | | | | companions. |