Terrier Group 3American Kennel Club's Terrier Group There are forty four breeds in the Terrier Group worldwide. But, The American Kennel Club only recognizes twenty seven breeds. They are the Airedale Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Australian Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Border Terrier, Bull Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Glen of Imaal Terrier, Irish Terrier, Kerry Blue 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 and Wire Fox Terrier. The Terrier Group, in earlier times, were known for keeping down the rodent population in factories and mills. Miniature SchnauzerAmerican Kennel Club - Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer is a small breed of Schnauzer originating in Germany. This breeds temperament and relative small size makes it one of the most popular breeds in the world. This breed comes in four colors which are black, salt and pepper, black and silver and white. The American Kennel Club disqualifies the color white. And adult male of this breed weighs between 14 to18 pounds and has a life expectancy of around 15 years of age. This breed has a double coat, outer coat is wiry and the undercoat is soft. This breed has a long head with a bushy beard, mustache and eyebrows. Their eyes are oval and dark and the ear is V shaped and natural folds forward. This breed has a thin and short tail and it maybe docked, if permitted. Their front legs are rigid and they have what is called “cat’s feet“, short and round. This breed takes to training very well. This breed is very energetic and needs to be exercised daily. As with any purebred, this breed has some health issues which are hyperlipidemia, diabetes, bladder stones and eye problems. With any animal, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Popular Breed, Click Here! Norfolk TerrierAmerican Kennel Club - Norfolk Terrier
The Norfolk Terrier is the smallest of the working Terriers. Because of their size and agility it makes the breed a good ratter. This breed was also used to hunt animals of equal size and bolt them out of their dens. This breed works in packs, so it is a necessity that they get long with other dogs. Working in packs they take turns working their prey. This breed has a wiry coat and comes in the colors of all shades of red, wheaten, black and tan or grizzle. A full grown male of this breed weighs about 11 pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years of age. This breed should not be too aggressive, but fearless, in case they have to defend themselves. This breed will dig out of boredom, when left alone for a long time. They should not be left outside because they crave human attention. This breeds temperament said to be happy, spirited and self-confident. Like all purebreds, they have some health issues which are mitral valve disease, hip dysphasia, luxating patellas and incorrect bites. Like with all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Small Breed, Click Here! Norwich TerrierAmerican Kennel Club - Norwich Terrier
The Norwich Terrier originates out of the United Kingdom and was bred to hunt small vermin and rodents. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 11 and 12 pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 to 16 years of age. This breed has a coat which comes in red, tan, wheaten, black and tan or grizzle. They have a double coat, the outer coat is harsh and wiry and the undercoat is soft. This breed is intelligent, courageous and affectionate. These dogs are very energetic and need to exercise daily. This breed is naturally curious and will become bored by the same exercise routine. This breed should never be kept outside because they craves human companionship. As with all purebreds, this breed has some health problems which are hip dysphasia, cataracts, epilepsy and mitral valve disease. Like with all animals, you need to do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Pint Sized Ratter, Click Here! Parson Russell TerrierAmerican Kennel Club - Parson Russell Terrier
The Parson Russell Terrier was developed from the Fox Terrier and once known as the Jack Russell Terrier. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 13 and 17 pounds and has a life expectancy of 15 to 16 years of age. This breed has a rectangular muzzle and a well defined stop. Their eyes are almond shaped and dark and their nose black. Their ears are V shaped and point forward, their tail is docked. This breeds feet are said to be “catlike” and the legs are straight and strong. The coat of this breed can either be smooth or wirehaired and comes in predominantly white with black, tan or grizzle markings or a tricolor combination. The temperament of this breed is bold and energetic. This breed requires plenty of exercise and is not recommended for apartment living. Like all purebreds, they have some health issues which are dislocated kneecaps, inherited eye diseases, deafness and Legg Perthes-a disease. Like with all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Former Jack, Click Here! Scottish TerrierAmerican Kennel Club - Scottish Terrier
My son says if he could have a dog, he would want his Scottish Terrier. The Scottish Terrier is a stocky little animal with a barrel chest. Its coat is colored from black all the way to white. The white coated Scottish Terrier should not be confused with Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or West Highland White Terrier. The Scottish Terrier is very rugged and picks up the nickname of the “Diehard” because he is so scrappy. In proportion his head is larger than his body and his legs are very stubby. The Scottish Terrier was bred this way to fight badgers with large paws for digging in badger dens. Learn More About This Scrappy And Stubborn Breed, Click Here! Sealyham TerrierAmerican Kennel Club - Sealyham Terrier
The Sealyham Terrier what is originally developed in Wales. This breed was developed to hunt vermin and Fox. A full grown male of this breed will weigh between 23 and 25 pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 and 15 years of age. In this breed the length of the back should be the height of the animal when measured at the top of the withers. These dogs even though they have short legs can be very fast and agile. This breed has a double coat, the outer coat being harsh and wiry and the undercoat being soft and dense. The color of the coat is white and the marking colors include lemon, brown and badger (mix of brown and black). This breeds puppies are normally very active but as the breed matures, they tend to become couch potatoes. So exercise them daily and watch their diet. As with all purebreds, they have some health issues which are eye disease, deafness and skin allergies. Like with all animals, do your research before you buy! Learm More About This Welsh Breed, Click Here! Skye TerrierAmerican Kennel Club - Skye Terrier
The Skye Terrier is a long, low and hardy breed. This breed has a double coat, the outer coat is hard and straight while the undercoat is short and soft. The outer coat ideal length should be 5 ˝ inches with no extra credit for being longer and must be straight, no curls. When looking at this breeds face, the shorter hair on the face, makes it appear to have a beard. The color of this breeds coat range from fawn, blue, dark or light gray, blonde and black. Some white spots are permitted on the chest. Their ears can be prick or drop eared both type are permissible and are carried high upon the head. This breed is twice as long as it is high. A full grown male of this breed weighs around 25 pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years of age. This breed needs to be socialized at an early age but otherwise is loving and affectionate. Like all purebreds, this breed has some health issues which are Skye limp or Puppy limp, Degenerative disc disease and cancer. Like with all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Long And Low Breed, Click Here! To See More Dogs In This Group, Click On Terrier Group 1, 2 or 4.Terrier Group 1 Terrier Group 2 Terrier Group 4
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