Five different terrier breeds
Although these moderately large dog breeds were bred for hunting rats and small mammals, their temperament and ability to learn made them popular pets.
Most terrier breeds come from the British Isles. Her name comes from Latin and means 'earth'. They are small to medium-sized animals with rough and wiry fur, which have a bright and energetic character.
In this article we will tell you about some terrier breeds.
How many terrier breeds are there actually?
They were originally bred to catch rats and small troublemakers. The British terriers prepared the way for the American ones, which are somewhat more combative. Today there are almost 40 terrier breeds in the world.
This includes:
1. Jack Russell Terrier
This breed is characterized by the fact that it is always present, robust and independent. Despite its small size, the Jack Russell Terrier is a workhorse that has a lot of stamina and strength.
The majority of his body, as you can see on our picture, is covered by a white layer of fur with brown and black spots.
The ears fall and his short tail is always upright. Its fur is dense and water-repellent, like most terriers.
2. Bull Terrier
Because of its physical appearance, this is one of the most peculiar terrier breeds. It has a triangular head and triangular eyes.
The bull terrier is known for books, films and advertising. He has the same pedigree as the pit bull, but they are two different breeds.
His body is strong and muscular, his fur short and white with some spots on his head and his ears are pointed.
He has a balanced temperament and is obedient, if somewhat stubborn, polite, intelligent, brave and active. He is also very attached to his reference person.
3. Yorkshire Terrier
This breed originated from a cross between Scottish and English terriers during the industrial revolution. Its name comes from the cities of York and Lancashire.
It particularly stands out due to its small size and long, two-tone fur - brown and black or gray.
His courage and persistence are in direct contrast to his tiny physique.
The Yorkshire Terrier is a very active dog. He loves to be the center of attention at home, which is why he also tends to bark a lot.
In order to avoid that the barking becomes a problem, you have to raise it from puppy age.
4. West Highland White Terrier
This other tiny breed among the terrier breeds comes, as its name suggests, from the Scottish highlands. Its most prominent feature is the white, woolly fur.
The Westie was actually bred to hunt birds, rabbits and rabbits.
He is friendly, brave, energetic, balanced and social. The West Highland Terrier needs moderate but constant exercise.
If you also consider its practical size (it weighs no more than 10 kilos), then you can understand that it is one of the most popular city dogs.
5. Boston Terrier
The last on our list of terrier breeds is the Boston Terrier. Although it comes from the USA, the American terrier breeds naturally also descend from the British.
Everyone loves this pet because of its small size. You weigh no more than 12 kilos.
It has a short snout, large, pointed ears, a compact body and strong limbs as well as a short tail. The short, tight-fitting coat does not need a lot of care.
Terriers are among the most popular dogs in the world. Both British and American breeds have similar characteristics. You choose them because of their temperament, their size and because it's easy to educate them.
