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