Terriers

Small or Large  -  You Decide

Terriers were originally bred in Britain, to hunt and kill rats, rabbits and foxes. They vary in size, from the diminutive Jack Russell Terrier to the Airedale, which is the largest of the breed. Most terriers have tough, wiry coats, bred mainly as a protection against the hazardous environments in which they worked. Grooming requires skill and patience.

If size is important to you, you can find a terrier to fit any size home.

Some of the smaller breeds were used to go underground in search of the vermin they were employed to catch and kill, so they have a tendency to be enthusiastic diggers!

As a result of the jobs they were bred to do, most terriers have an aggressive temperament towards other animals and appear always ready for a fight. However, they are affectionate and protective towards the human members of the family and make excellent pets. They can be difficult to train, because they are energetic and high-spirited and have an independent nature.

Airedale Terrier    American Staffordshire Terrier    Australian Terrier   Bedlington Terrier
Border Terrier    Boston Terrier   Bull Terrier   Cairn Terrier    Cesky Terrier  Dandie Dinmont Terrier  
Fox Terrier   Glen of Imaal Terrier  Irish Terrier   Kerry Blue Terrier    Jack Russell Terrier
Lakeland Terrier    Manchester Terrier    Miniature Bull Terrier    Miniature Schnauzer
Norfolk Terrier    Norwich Terrier    Parson Russell Terrier    Scottish Terrier    Sealyham Terrier
Skye Terrier    Smooth Fox Terrier    Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier    Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Welsh Terrier    West Highland White Terrier    Wire Fox Terrier

The Yorkshire Terrier is usually classed as a Toy breed.