Breeds Of Terriers
With fiery eyes filled with passion, a proud presence full of confidence, and a courageous, feisty character, all breeds of terrier are a testament to the very distinctive personality that the group is know for and many terriers have found their way into the hearts of countless enamored owners.
All terriers, except for the fighting dogs, such as the American Staffordshire Terrier, were originally bred to hunt and kill different types vermin, with many of the early ancestors having to procure their own food on farms! This initial breeding endeavor produced dogs with great enthusiasm for their work, but that tend to be intolerant of other animals, particularly smaller animals! Most also display an intolerance of other dogs as well, though sometimes, if a great deal of socialization is done when they are young, some dogs can learn to tolerate other animals.
Over the years, different sizes of terrier were developed and today there is a great range of sizes available, from the small sized Cairn Terrier, to the rather large and magnificent Airedale Terrier! All breeds of terrier require at least a medium amount of daily exercise, but some of the smaller breeds are adapted to inside living and some, like the toy sized Manchester terrier are commonly kept in apartments!
A special feature of many terrier breeds, such as the Kerry Blue Terrier, is their unique wire coat. It is often course, but still soft to the touch and groomers must employ a special grooming technique called “stripping” in order to keep it in tip-top condition, like what might be seen on an attractive show dog. Dogs like the Welsh Terrier and Lakeland Terriers often have their fur cut rather short over their bodies, with a longer, feathery look on the legs and a distinctive “beard” on the muzzle.
Although each different breed has its own distinguishing characteristics, all breeds of terrier can be charismatic and engaging pets. Lively and happy, terriers tend to make upbeat and enlivening companions! They usually have a great willingness to learn and, to a larger degree, to work. However, they can also be assertive, audacious, and bold as well and they will need a determined owner and trainer who has the patience to help them blossom into confident, poised, and well behaved dogs.
Their bouncy and animated attitude, combined with an enduring will and animated spark make terriers a great choice for the experienced or very determined owner!
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Breeds of terriers