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Terrier Group
People familiar with this Group invariably comment on the distinctive terrier personality. These are feisty, energetic dogs whose sizes range from fairly small, as in the Norfolk, Cairn or West Highland White Terrier, to the grand Airedale Terrier. Terriers typically have little tolerance for other animals, including other dogs. Their ancestors were bred to hunt and kill vermin. Many continue to project the attitude that they're always eager for a spirited argument. Most terriers have wiry coats that require special grooming known as stripping in order to maintain a characteristic appearance. In general, they make engaging pets, but require owners with the determination to match their dogs' lively characters.
People familiar with this Group invariably comment on the distinctive terrier personality. These are feisty, energetic dogs whose sizes range from fairly small, as in the Norfolk, Cairn or West Highland White Terrier, to the grand Airedale Terrier. Terriers typically have little tolerance for other animals, including other dogs. Their ancestors were bred to hunt and kill vermin. Many continue to project the attitude that they're always eager for a spirited argument. Most terriers have wiry coats that require special grooming known as stripping in order to maintain a characteristic appearance. In general, they make engaging pets, but require owners with the determination to match their dogs' lively characters.
Airedale Terrier
Clever, confident, proud; friendly but courageous. History - - 1888 - The Airedale Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC Training & Temperament - - Airedale Terriers are bred to work and must have a job. Parent Club - - The Airedale Terrier Club of America, Inc. AKC - - Airedale Information 
American Hairless Terrier
Friendly, lovable, inquisitive; fearlessly game for just about anything. History - - 2016 - The American Hairless Terrier was officially recognized by AKC. Energy & Size - - Small size with medium energy Parent Club - - The American Hairless Terrier Club of America, Inc. AKC - - American Hairless Terrier Information 
American Staffordshire Terrier
Smart, confident, good-natured companions. History - - 1936 - The American Staffordshire was officially recognized by AKC. American Staffordshire Terriers are intelligent and excellent guardians. Parent Club - - The Staffordshire Terrier Club of America AKC - - American Staffordshire Terrier Information 
Australian Terrier
Plucky, spirited, smart, courageous and affectionate. History - - 1960 - The Australian Terrier was officially recognized by AKC. The Australian Terrier is adaptable to most climates. Parent Club - - The Australian Terrier Club of America, Inc. AKC - - Australian Terrier Information 
Bedlington Terrier
Frolicking, charming, and full of fun; a loyal member of the family. History - - 1886 - The Bedlington Terrier was officially recognized by AKC. According to some accounts, the breed was used by Gypsies and poachers to catch game on the land of the Gentry. Parent Club - - The Bedlington Terrier Club of America, Inc. AKC - - Bedlington Terrier Information 
Border Terrier
Plucky, happy, affectionate. History - - 1930 - The Border Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. Border terriers have a weather resistant coat with a hard wiry outer coat and a soft undercoat that repels most dirt. Parent Club - - The Border Terrier Club of America, Inc. AKC - - Border Terrier Information 
Bull Terrier
Playful and charming; sometimes mischievous, always loyal. History - - 1885 - The Bull Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. Playful, Charming, Mischievous. Their coat is short and glossy and requires very little grooming. Parent Club - - The Bull Terrier Club of America, Inc. AKC - - Bull Terrier Information 
Cairn Terrier
Best known as "Toto" from the Wizard of Oz, the Cairn Terrier is alert, intelligent, active and long-lived. History - - 1913 - The Cairn Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. Cheerful, alert, busy and independent-minded. This breed possesses a harsh, weather-resistant outer coat that can be any color except white. Parent Club - - The Cairn Terrier Club of America AKC - - Cairn Terrier Information 
Cesky Terrier
Clever, Adventurous, Family-oriented. This breed is sometimes called the Bohemian Terrier. History - - 2011 - The Cesky Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. Feisty and tenacious at work, but a bit more laid back and trainable than the usual terrier. Parent Club - -The American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Assoc. AKC - - Cesky Terrier Information 
Dandi Dinmont Terrier
Independent, proud, smart; affectionate at home, bold and tenacious in the field. History - - 1886 - The Dandie was officially recognized by the AKC. Dandie Dinmonts were first recorded as a distinct breed around 1700. Originally bred to go to ground, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a long, low-stationed working terrier with a curved outline. Parent Club - - The Dandi Dinmont Club of America AKC - - Dandi Dinmont Information 
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Gentler, less excitable than most terriers, but still bold and spirited. History - - 2004 -The Glen of Imaal Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. The Glen of Imaal Terrier was initially bred to rid the home and farm of vermin, and hunt badger and fox. Parent Club - - The Glen Of Imaal Terrier Club Of America AKC - - Glen of Imaal Information 
Irish Terrier
Bold, dashing, even reckless; stouthearted at work, tender- hearted at home. History - - 1885 -The Irish Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. The Irish Terrier has the distinction of being the only all-red terrier. Parent Club - - The Irish Terrier Club Of America AKC - - Irish Terrier Information 
Kerry Blue Terrier
Smart and alert; people oriented, with a dash of Irish humor in his heart. History - - 1922 -The Kerry Blue Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. Intelligent and game, the Kerry Blue Terrier is truly an all-purpose dog that was originally bred to hunt and retrieve. Parent Club - - The United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club, Inc. AKC - Kerry Blue Terrier Information 
Lakeland Terrier
Brave, bright, confident; affectionate with family, especially kids. History - - 1934 -The Lakeland Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. The Lakeland Terrier breed was developed to protect sheep from foxes. Parent Club - - The United States Lakeland Terrier Club AKC - Lakeland Terrier Information 
Manchester Terrier
Spirited, bright, keenly observant; dead loyal, in an independent terrier sort of way. History - - 1886 (Toy)/1887 (Standard) - The Man- chester Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. The sole difference between the Standard and Toy Manchester, besides size of course, is ear shape. Parent Club - - The American Manchester Terrier Club AKC - Manchester Terrier Information 
Miniature Bull Terrier
Upbeat, mischievous, comical, with terrier fire and fearlessness. History - - 1991 -The Miniature Bull Terrier was officially recognized by AKC. In nearly every way the Mini is a Bull Terrier, only smaller. Miniature Bull Terriers stand between 10 and 14 inches at the shoulder. Parent Club - -The Miniature Bull Terrier Club Of America AKC - Miniature Bull Terrier Information |
Miniature Schnauzer
Friendly, smart and obedient, the Miniature Schnauzer is the most popular of the three Schnauzer breeds. History - - 1926 - The Miniature Schnauzer was officially recognized by the AKC. Highly adaptable, the Miniature Schnauzer can make him- self at home anywhere as long as his people are close by. Parent Club - - The American Miniature Schnauzer Club, Inc AKC - - Miniature Schnauzer Information 
Norfolk Terrier
Alert, fearless, fun-loving, and more sociable than the usual terrier. The Norfolk terriers ears are folded. History - - 1979 - The Norfolk Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. Energy & Size - - Medium energy and small size. Parent - - The Norfolk Terrier Club AKC - - Norfolk Terrier Information 
Norwich Terrier
Alert, curious, affectionate, gregarious, loyal. History - - 1936 -The Norwich Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. The Norwich Terrier's prick ears are a distinguishing characteristic. Norwich Terriers are busy dogs who need to be exercised not just physically, but mentally. Parent Club - - The Norwich Terrier Club of America AKC - - Norwich Terrier Information 
Parson Russell Terrier
Bold, friendly, athletic, and clever. History - - 1997 -The Parson Russell Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. Energy and Size - - High energy and medium sized. Parent Club - - The Parson Russell Terrier Association of America AKC - - Parson Russell Terrier Information 
Rat Terrier
Friendly, lovable, inquisitive; fearlessly game for just about anything. History - - 2013 -The Rat Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. The Rat Terrier was originally bred for ratting and farm work. Parent Club - - The Rat Terrier Club of America AKC - - Rat Terrier Information 
Russell Terrier
Alert, lively, inquisitive, and friendly. History - - 2012 -The Russel Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. Country of origin England. Country of development Australia. Parent Club - - The American Russell Terrier Club Inc. AKC - - Russell Terrier Information 
Scottish Terrier
Independent, confident, and never shy; spirited but dignified. History - - 1885 -The Scottish Terrier was officially recognized the AKC. The Scottish Terrier was bred in Scotland as a fierce hunter of foxes and badgers. Parent Club - - The Scottish Terrier Club of America AKC - - Scottish Terrier Information 
Sealyham Terrier
Alert and outgoing; stubbornness is tempered by a sly sense of humor History - - 1911 - The Sealyham Terrier was recognized by the AKC. Charming and inquisitive, he loves his family, but as a spirited terrier breed, needs something to keep his active mind occupied. Parent Club - - The American Sealyham Terrier Club AKC - - Sealyham Terrier Information 
Skye Terrier
Plucky but dignified, calm but sometimes stubborn; famously loyal and devoted. History - - 1887 -The Skye was first registered with the AKC. Skyes were bred by farmers as working terriers whose function was to destroy fox, badger and otter. Parent Club - - The Skye Terrier Club of America AKC - - Skye Terrier Information 
Smooth Fox Terrier
Friendly and family oriented; bright enough to have a mind of their own History - - 1885 -The Smooth Fox Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. The Smooth Fox Terrier was originally bred to go to ground; their innate sense to dig comes out unless taught otherwise. Parent Club - - The American Fox Terrier Club AKC - - Smooth Fox Terrier Information 
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Happy, friendly, and deeply devoted; just stubborn enough to remind you they’re terriers. History - - 1973 - The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a native of Ireland. Parent Club - - The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America AKC - - Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Information 
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Brave, tenacious, a bit stubborn; but also gentle, playful, and clever. History - - 1974 - The Stafford Bull Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. The old-fashioned Bulldog was a fierce, courageous animal used in the sports of bear- and bull-baiting as early as the mid-sixteenth century. Parent Club - - The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of America AKC - - Staffordshire Bull Terrier Information 
Welsh Terrier
As alert and spirited as any self-respecting terrier, but a bit calmer than most. History - - 1888 - The Welsh Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. The Welsh Terrier is a sturdy, compact, rugged dog of medium size with a coarse wire-textured coat. Parent Club - - The Welsh Terrier Club of America AKC - - Welsh Terrier Information 
West Highland White Terrier
Happy, smart, loyal, entertaining. History - - 1908 - The West Highland White Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. The all-white coat of the West Highland White Terrier should be hard to the touch, never soft and fluffy. Parent Club - - The West Highland White Terrier Club of America AKC - - West Highland White Terrier Information 
Wire Fox Terrier
Gregarious, alert, and confident, Wires crave attention from their loved ones. History - - 1885 - The Wire Fox Terrier was officially recognized by the AKC. The Wire Fox Terrier was originally bred to "go to ground" to chase small game from their dens. Parent Club - - The American Fox Terrier Club AKC - Wire Haired Fox Terrier Information |