Let’s Discover Together 5 Terrier Dog Breeds
Although Terriers were created to hunt mice and small mammals, they have become popular for their temperament and ease of learning. Most Terrier dog breeds are native to the British Isles.
Their name, which derives from the Latin, means “land”. These are small and medium-sized animals, with hard and coarse hair and with a restless and energetic character. In this article we will tell you about 5 Terrier dog breeds.
How many Terrier dog breeds are there?
Created to hunt mice and parasites, the British Terriers gave rise to the American ones, with a more combative character. There are nearly 50 Terrier dog breeds in the world today. Among these stand out:
1. Jack Russell terrier
This breed originating in the United Kingdom is characterized for being always on the alert and for being tenacious and independent. Despite its small size, it is a working dog and possesses a lot of strength and endurance.
The Jack Russell Terrier – pictured that opens this article – has most of the body covered with white fur with brown, black or beige spots. The ears are turned down and has a short and always erect tail. The coat is thick and water resistant, like most Terriers.
2. Bull terrier
It is one of the most particular Terriers due to its physiognomy: it has a triangular head like the eyes.
The Bull Terrier is famous for appearing in movies, books and commercials. Although descended from the Pitbull, they are two different breeds.
It has a strong and muscular body, a short white coat with some spots on the head, and the ears are pointed.
As for his behavior, he is balanced, obedient, somewhat stubborn, kind, intelligent, courageous, active and fond of his master.
3. Yorkshire terrier
This dog was born from the combination of the Terriers of Scotland and England during the Industrial Revolution. Its name derives from the cities of York and Lancashire.
Its small size and long two-colored coat – brown, gray or black mainly, are its most important characteristics.
His courage and tenacity are inversely proportional to his height. The Yorkshire Terrier is a very active dog, loves being the center of attention around the house and tends to bark a lot. To prevent this from becoming a problem, he needs to be trained as a puppy.
4. West Highland White Terrier
It is another of the “little ones” who was born in the Highlands (hence his name) and is characterized by a completely white and woolly coat. Originally, the “Westie” was used to hunt birds, rabbits and hares.
It is a friendly, energetic, courageous, balanced and sociable dog. He needs to exercise constantly and, if we add to this his size (no more than 10 kg), you can understand why he is the most chosen to live in a city.
5. Boston Terrier
The last of the Terrier breeds on this list originated in the United States but is descended from the British.
It is an animal chosen all over the world due to its small size (maximum weight 12 kg).
As for its physical appearance, the Boston Terrier has a flattened snout, large pointed ears, a compact body and a short tail like its legs, which are strong. It has a short coat and does not shed hair. Taking care of it is very simple.
Terriers are among the most famous dogs in the world. Both the British and the North American ones are chosen for their temperament, their size and the ease with which they can be trained.
