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Terrier DogsWelcome to the Terrier Dogs page. First I've listed all the breeds in this group. Then you'll find information on our featured breeds.
They are the Bedlington Terrier, Border Terrier, Jack Russell, Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, the Staffy and the West Highland Terrier.
If you click on the photos you'll be taken to the Kennel Club and the Breed Standard for that particular dog.
Buzz and Eddie, the Jack Russells.
Here is a complete list of all the breeds in the group, Terrier Dogs.
Terrier Dogs almost all originate from the UK, bred originally to hunt 'vermin' (rats, otters, foxes, badgers and so on). There are short-legged terriers known as 'earth dogs' ideal for going down burrows, and the long-legged terriers who were mostly used to hunt above ground. A further distinction can be made between the coat types - the smooth or shorthaired such as the Bull Terrier and the rough or longhaired variety such as the West Highland Terrier.
Many of the names of the Terrier Dogs indicate their British origins: for example the Airedale Terrier (Yorkshire), the Bedlington Terrier (Northumberland), the Border Terrier (border of Scotland and England), the Kerry Blue or Irish Blue Terrier (Ireland), the West Highland Terrier (Scotland), the Manchester Terrier and the Norwich Terrier.
The Bedlington Terrier, also known as the Rothbury Terrier after its place of origin in Northumberland, UK, was bred to hunt vermin, otters and foxes. They have an acute sense of smell and hearing as well as being fast runners. In the past the breed has also been associated with dog-fighting so they should be socialised from an early age to get on with other dogs.
Both male and females measure between 38 - 43cm and weigh between 8 - 10kg. They have a lamb-like coat which does not shed but it will need regular grooming. The colour begins dark and lightens as the dog matures into blue, the most common colour. Blue and tan, liver and sandy are also seen. Below we have Boo, a three year old Bedlington Terrier.
The Border Terrier was originally bred for hunting foxes which preyed on livestock. Their rough, dense coat was ideal for the changeable and often severe weather conditions of the border country between England and Scotland.
The breed has a double coat consisting of a short, dense but soft undercoat and a harsh, wiry, weather-resistant outer coat. They are heavy shedders and the coat colours can be bluish-grey and tan, blue and tan, red, or fawn often with a little white on the chest.
They tend to be affectionate, intelligent, even-tempered and obedient, and are particularly good with children. High energy dogs they need regular exercise and are said to be able to keep pace with a horse. The average height of a male is 31cm whilst that of the female is 28cm. The males weigh on average 6.5kg with females being a little lighter.
This is Suggs, a three year old Border, enjoying the sights and smells of the wood - and particularly those associated with the squirrels and rabbits!
The Kennel Club link on the picture of Bonnie the three year old Jack Russell below, will take you to the Breed Standard for the Parson Jack Russell. The two breeds are often confused but they are distinctly different. The main variation is that the Parson Jack Russell is longer in the leg. It was bred to hunt foxes and needed to be able to keep up with the hounds as well as to be able to go to ground after the fox.
The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier originates in Ireland and was used as a farm dog, herding, watching and guarding the livestock as well as keeping the vermin population at bay.
The coat is soft and silky, wavy or with large curls. They are considered to be hypoallergenic and so are thought to be suitable for allergic or asthmatic dog owners. Daily brushing is recommended and colours vary from pale yellow to fawn.
Male dogs stand between 46 to 49cm high and weigh on average 18kg. Females are a little shorter and lighter. Wheatens have been crossbred with Standard Poodles to create the hybrid ‘Whoodle’.
This is Gus a fourteen year old Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier with a spot of arthritis but still enjoying long walks in the woods.
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or ‘Staffie’, was originally used for dog-fighting but also for hunting badgers and rats. They are a muscular dog with great athletic ability. They stand at 35 - 40 cm (a Greyhound, for comparison, is around 70 cm) and their hair is smooth and short making them easy to groom and 'low shedders'.
They make excellent family pets and are particularly good with children. The photo is of Meg, a year old Staffie with a jet black shiny coat.
West Highland Terriers or Westies originate from Scotland and were used, like many terrier dogs, to hunt otters, foxes, rats and mice. They are medium energy dogs requiring around 60 to 80 minutes of exercise a day. The average height for males and females is between 25 and 28cm, weighing between 7 and 10kg.
Their coat is always white and they are moderate shedders. A weekly grooming session is advised to deal with loose hairs. Because they have a dry skin they are a ‘low odour’ dog.
They tend to be cheeky and affectionate with lots of character. Here is Penny, a seven year old Westie, who shares her home with Tia Maria, a four year old
Lhasa Apso.
The photos of these Terrier Dogs have been taken on various morning and evening dog walks. Thank you to the owners for letting me photograph their lovely dogs.
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