Terrier GroupTerrier Group

Small Animal Management

Agriculture Department

Mrs. Dodson

General Terrier Traits(This doesn’t mean it applies to all)

• Most terrier breeds were developed to

hunt or kill some type of vermin (a

species considered by most to be some species considered by most to be some

sort of pest)

• A large number of Terriers dig & bark

consistently.

Fox Terrier

Fox Terrier•Origin: England

•Used in: Vermin hunting & fox bolting

• Two types: Smooth & Wire• Two types: Smooth & Wire

•Max height: 15.5 inches

•Max Weight: 29 lbs

Fox Terrier•Health concerns: lens luxation &

cataracts.

• Smooth coats will shed more then wire • Smooth coats will shed more then wire

coats.

• This is a super energetic breed that

often digs & barks.

Jack Russell

Parson Russell Terrier•Origin: England

•Used in: Fox bolting

•Weigh up to: 17 lbs

• The come in a smooth & a rough coat

that is normally white with colored

markings (brown, black, or tan)

Parson Russell Terrier• Trump was a dog owned by Parson John

Russell. Today’s Parson Russell

Terriers are descendants of Trump.

• This breed is popular in television & • This breed is popular in television &

movies.

• Like most terriers they can get a bit of

an attitude but with exercise &

adventure they get along with most.

American Staffordshire

American Staffordshire•Origin: United States

•Used in: Bull baiting & dog fighting

•Max Height: 19 inches

•Max Weight: 67 lbs•Max Weight: 67 lbs

• This breed was developed by crossing of

bulldogs & terriers

American Staffordshire• Since used in dog fighting this breed had to be docile towards humans to be controlled in the middle of a fight so they are very powerful, loyal, & trainable.trainable.

• 1980’s brought on breed specific bans & negative media attention.

• They are aggressive & fearless when challenged! But very devoted to their owners.

Bull Terrier

Bull Terrier•Origin: England

•Used as a: Companion

•Max height: 22 inches

•Max weight: 70lbs•Max weight: 70lbs

• Deafness is a trait found in Bull Terriers

with a white coat color.

• They have triangle shaped eyes.

Bull Terrier• At one time the Bull Terrier was the

“Ultimate Pit Fighter”. It was not until

dog fighting was banned that the white

strain of terrier was crossed with strain of terrier was crossed with

Dalmatians to produce today’s Bull

Terrier.

• The Bull Terrier was considered a

‘gentleman’s’ dog & earned the

nickname “the white cavalier”.

Bull Terrier• Now far away from their dog fighting

past, Bull Terriers are described as:

– Sweet

– Comical– Comical

– Mischievous

– Stubborn

• They can be aggressive with other dogs.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

•Origin: Ireland

•Used to: Hunt vermin, herd, & guard

•Max height: 19 inches

•Max weight: 40 lbs•Max weight: 40 lbs

• They have a silky, long wheaten colored

coat (they need lot’s of grooming!).

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

• This breed was developed to be a all

purpose farm dog.

• Wheatens were not brought into the

United States until 1946.United States until 1946.

• They a one of the calmer breeds of

terrier.

• Protein-losing diseases are a health

concern among Wheatens.

Airedale Terrier

Airedale Terrier•Origin: England

•Used to: Hunt badger & otter,

retrieving, & bird flushing (versatile

hunter)hunter)

•Max height: 23 inches

•Max Weight: 55 lbs

Airedale Terrier• “King of Terriers”

• John Wayne had an Airedale named

“Duke”

• This breed is black • This breed is black

& tan in color.

• Ear gluing is what

gives the Airedale’s

ears their unique shape.

Cairn Terrier

Cairn Terrier•Origin: Scotland (Isle of Skye)

•Used to: Kill vermin

•Max height: 10 inches

•Max weight: 14 lbs•Max weight: 14 lbs

• They have a ‘harsh’ coat that can come

in any color except white. This coat needs

to be ‘stripped’ twice a year.

Cairn Terrier• ‘Toto’ from the Wizard of Oz was a

Cairn terrier.

• This is a very hardy breed, that

are always looking to get into are always looking to get into

something. The are bold

& can be aggressive towards other dogs in

spite of their small size,

• Glaucoma is a common health concern.

Scottish Terrier

Scotty’s•Origin: Scotland

•Used for: Vermin Hunting

(Vermin: animals considered pests or

nuisances such as rodents.)nuisances such as rodents.)

•Weigh up to: 22lbs

• Scottie’s have a hard wiry coat & are

most commonly seen in the black coat

color.

Scotty’s• Scottie’s made their way over from

Scotland to America in the 1880’s.

• President Franklin Roosevelt had a • President Franklin Roosevelt had a

Scottie named Fala.

Scotty’s• They are a tough breed that will tend to

bark & dig often.

• Nickname: the “Diehard” breed because • Nickname: the “Diehard” breed because

of their determination & character.

• Health concern: Scotty cramp

West Highland Terrier

Westie•Origin: Scotland

•Used to: Hunt vermin, badger, & fox

•Max height: 11 inches

•Max weight: 21 lbs•Max weight: 21 lbs

• This breed is solid white in color that is

medium in length & has a black nose.

Westie• This is a spunky breed of terrier that are

considered to be very happy & can be

some-what needy in their demands for

attention.attention.

• Like most terriers, they bark & dig.

• Westies have a wide range of health

issues.

Miniature Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer•Origin: Germany

•Used for: Ratting

•Weigh up to: 15lbs

• Miniature Schnauzers have a wiry coat

that comes in a black, black & silver, or

salt & pepper.

Miniature Schnauzer• Miniature Schnauzer’s are less dog

aggressive than most terriers.

• Schnauzer come in three size varieties:

– Giant– Giant

– Standard

– Miniature

• Health concern: Schnauzer comedo

syndrome

Terriers to Know!

Airedale American Staffordshire

Bedlington Terrier Border Terrier

Bull Terrier Cairn Terrier

Dandie Dinmont Smooth Fox Terrier

Wire Fox Terrier Glen of Imaal Terrier

Kerry Blue Terrier Miniature Schnauzer

Norfolk Terrier Parson Russell Terrier

Scottish Terrier Skye Terrier

Soft Coated Wheaten West Highland White

Terrier

THE ENDTHE END

REFERENCES• Dog Breed Bible by Caroline Coile, Ph.D

• Pictures: American Kennel Club

http://www.akc.org/