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