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Terriers
The terrier is a group of dog breeds initially bred for hunting and
killing vermin. Whilst usually small, these dogs are brave and tough, and
have a lively, energetic, and almost hyperactive personality.
Most terrier breeds were developed in the British Isles. They were used to
hunt fox, otter, badger, and rat both over and under the ground. In fact, the
word terrier comes from the Middle French terrier and before that the Latin
'terra', meaning earth.
The terrier Group is also an official breed grouping for most of the major
kennel clubs. Bear in mind that not all terriers are in the terrier group,
and not all dogs in the terrier groups are terriers.
Terriers include:
Airedale Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
Australian Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Border Terrier
Bull Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Fox Terrier
Fox Terrier (Wire)
Irish Terrier
Kerry Blue Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Minature Bull Terrier
Minature Schnauzer
Norfolk Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Skye Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Welsh Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
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