Terrier Dog Breeds

The Terrier Group includes small but lively terrier breeds that were developed (mainly in Great Britain) to hunt small burrowing animals such as badgers, foxes, otters, rabbits and rats. The terrier often had to follow the prey underground and therefore, except Airedale and Bull Terriers, most terriers are small and stocky with short legs. These are feisty and energetic dogs that have little tolerance for other animals including other dogs. Of course these small dog breeds have been domesticated and make good pets but they are still very active and require firm handling. Many breeds like the Airedale, Bull, Fox and the Parson (Jack Russell Terrier) do best with experienced owners. Top 10 most popular terrier breeds in the US according to the American Kennel Club registers 2005 are discussed below and their registration rank is included in brackets. Interestingly, the top six most popular terriers are low-shedding dogs are said to be hypoallergenic when properly prepared races.

1. Miniature Schnauzer

Minis (# 10) are lively, pleasant and playful with expressive personalities. These small faithful and devoted dogs want to be totally involved in all family activities and love to go for walks. Most Minis are good with children but are too small to be the mascot of a small child. They are usually along well with other family pets although they are terriers and can be feisty toward other dogs. The formation of early socialization and obedience will help control excessive barking and a reluctance to walk on a leash. This breed can be taught fairly easily and can even excel at advanced obedience competitions.

2. West Highland White Terrier

The West Highland White (No. 32) is gay, bold, assertive, courageous, inquisitive and has lots of personality. This little white dog must participate in everything that happens in the house. The Westie is easier to handle and friendlier than many other terriers but still needs his walks and play sessions a day. Westies will try and dominate dogs of the same sex but otherwise get along better with other dogs and cats than most terriers. The Westie still has its hunting prey drive and should not be let off leash except in a fenced enclosed area. The Westie is very possessive of his toys and food and does not like to be handled by young children.

3. Scottish Terrier

Scottish (# 40) is a small breed of dog with a gay and distinctive appearance. The Scot is brave, alert, proud, confident, loyal and dignified. While friendly and playful as puppies, the mature Scottish Terrier can be stubborn at times. Therefore, it is important to start socializing and obedience training http://www.dog-breed-facts.com/articles/training-your-puppy.html> Scottish when he is a puppy and continue through adolescence. Scotties love to play, so make sure you add play and rewards to your training. The Scottish Terrier does best with older children.

4. Cairn Terrier

The Cairn Terrier (# 41) is one of the smaller working terrier dog breeds. These terriers are bold, spirited and inquisitive but are also somewhat independent-minded. The Cairn is intelligent, affectionate and eager to please his master. This breed is easily trained and likes to do tricks although they may be the tricks that he - not - want to do. Cairns do well with older children and love to play games. These Terriers demand lots of attention but will provide hours of entertainment in return.

5. Airedale Terrier

The Airedale Terrier middle (# 52) are larger than most Terriers and has an even temperament and sweet disposition, although some Airedales can get into fights with other dogs. This terrier is dignified, patient, loyal and intelligent and makes a great companion dog that loves to play with children. The Airedale should be supervised with young children because it can be too noisy for them. Airedales can be trained to a high level as something of a guardian or custodian of a dog guide. Airedale puppies are playful and exuberant and obedience training should be started early and re-applied to adulthood by a knowledgeable owner.

6. Gently blond coated Wheaten

The Wheaten Terrier wheat (# 59) is cheerful, active, busy, playful and affectionate. Wheat is independent and confident but also fairly intelligent and eager to learn. Wheat puppies should be socialized early with children, other dogs and strangers. The breed is fairly easy to train if you can get their attention. Wheatens well with older children but can be too playful and assertive with young children. Wheatens are much more sociable than most terriers but will still need obedience training to control their active and assertive nature.
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7. Bull Terrier

The Bull Terrier (# 62) or "Bullie 'is a lively and powerful dog. Bull Terriers are bold, assertive, comical and mischievous. This large breed is loyal, affectionate and loving and can make a good family pet. Bullies are probably too exuberant for small children but will do fine with older considerate children. Bull Terriers need lots of attention and can not be the best choice for the city unless they are involved in many family activities. These dogs can be very stubborn and difficult to train. The breed needs early socialization when they are puppies and obedience training continues. Bullies men, especially those who have not been neutered, can be extremely aggressive with other male dogs and even other pets.

8. American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire (# 63) is usually quiet and friendly, with an air of self-confidence; this powerful medium-sized breed is active, playful, affectionate and relatively easy to train. The Am Staff loves playing with older children, but is too noisy for young children. However, this dog is fearless and can not be trusted around cats or other dogs. The Am Staff has powerful jaws and will destroy all the toys you give to chew. This breed needs early socialization to other dogs and strangers, and obedience training in progress. Am Staff is the largest of the three breeds commonly known as Pit Bulls. The other two are the American Pit Bull Terrier which is not registered in the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier which is registered with the AKC. In the past, these breeds were bred to be fighting dogs. Now that this activity is illegal, these pit bull breeds have an undeserved reputation for fighting. This is an experienced dog owner and potential buyers should also check your local regulations and also their household insurance to see if there are restrictions on the breed of dog.

9. Parson Russell Terrier

The small Jack Russell Terrier (# 72) is known as the Parson Russell Terrier in US The Parson (Jack) Russell is the most energetic, fearless and athletic of all the terrier dog breeds. The Parson Russell demands full participation in family activities with lots of physical and mental challenges. If the Jack Russell gets too little exercise and companionship, then this little gay dog ​​will get bored and become destructive. The Parson Russell can be very aggressive with strange dogs and even other family dogs. The Parson (Jack) Russell needs a lot of early socialization while a puppy and adolescent to curb aggressive behavior. These strong-willed Terriers need lots of early and ongoing obedience training to ensure the owner and not the dog is in charge. The Parson Russell is good with older children - especially those who play ball or Frisbee with him.


10. White Fox Terrier

Small Fox Terriers (# 76) is one of the liveliest and most energetic of all the terrier breeds. The two varieties, hard and soft hair, differ only in coat type. These Terriers are very intelligent, curious, cheerful and love their families. The breed has so much energy that will play and chase a ball or Frisbee for hours. Fox Terriers make great playmates for older children but they kept their hunting instincts and should not be left alone with small pets. These Terriers should be kept on their leashes when traveling. The breed has a stubborn streak and socialization and training should start when they are puppies and continued into adulthood.