terrier

any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground

This article is about the dog type; for the rocket, see Terrier (rocket).'' The terrier is a group of dog breeds initially bred for hunting and killing vermin. While usually small, these dogs are brave and tough, and have a lively, energetic, and almost hyperactive personality.Most terrier breeds were developed in the British Isles. They were used to hunt fox, otter, badger, and rat both over and under the ground. In fact, the word terrier comes from the Middle French ''terrier'' and before that the Latin 'terra', meaning earth.Terrier Group is also an official breed grouping for most of the major kennel clubs including the American Kennel ClubAKC, Australian National Kennel CouncilANKC, Canadian Kennel ClubCKC, Fédération Cynologique Internationale, KC(UK), NZKC and United Kennel ClubUKC. Bear in mind that not all terriers are in the terrier group, and not all dogs in the terrier groups are terriers.See:

Terrier GroupAKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC and UKC Terrier Group

FCI Terrier Group

Terrier types and groups - Terrier breeds can be divided into different types and groups, such as:

Hunting Terriers - used to find, track, or trail quarry, and then bolt from a den or tree the quarry.

Show Terriers - bred for the show ring or as small pets.

Working Terriers - used to work denning quarry.

Toy Terriers - bred "down" from larger terriers, these terriers are shown in the Toy or Companion group. Included among these breeds are the Toy Fox Terrier, the Silky Terrier, the Manchester and the Yorkshire Terrier.

*Fell Terriers - breeds developed in northern England for predator eradication.

*Hunt Terriers - breeds developed in southern England to bolt foxes during a traditional fox hunt.The Bull and Terrier types (of which the modern Bull Terrier is one) were originally combinations of bulldogs and terriers as general mixed breed dog fightingpit dogs. In the late 1800's, they were refined into separate breeds that combined terrier and bulldog qualities. Except for Boston Terriers, they are generally shown as terriers.

Terrier breeds - expand_list

Airedale Terrier

American Hairless Terrier

American Pit Bull Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier

Australian Silky Terrier

Australian Terrier

Bedlington Terrier

Black Russian Terrier

Border Terrier

Boston Terrier

Brazilian Terrier

Bull Terrier

Bull Terrier (Miniature)

Cairn Terrier

Cesky Terrier

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)

Fox Terrier (Fox Terrier (Smooth)Smooth & Fox Terrier (Wire)Wire)

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Irish Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier

Jagdterrier

Japanese Terrier

Kerry Blue Terrier

Lakeland Terrier

Manchester Terrier

Miniature Fox Terrier

Norfolk Terrier

Norwich Terrier

Parson Russell Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Rat Terrier

Russell Terrier

Scottish Terrier

Sealyham Terrier

Silky Terrier

Skye Terrier

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Tenterfield Terrier

Toy Fox Terrier

Welsh Terrier

West Highland White Terrier

Yorkshire TerrierNote 1: Some breeds are called terriers or resemble terriers but are not, in fact, terriers:

Tibetan TerrierNote 2: Some breeds are considered terriers by some all-breed registries:

Miniature Schnauzer - grouped as a terrier by the AKC, CKC and UKC, but in the Utility Group in other registries.

See also -

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Silkyterriers kennel
All about australian silky terriers
http://www.silkyterrier.cz/

Westie Rescue of Canada
National, not-for-profit Canadian Westie rescue organization, founded and run by volunteers to help homeless and displaced Westies find permanent and loving new homes. Funded entirely by private donations and fundraising efforts by our volunteers.
http://www.westierescuecanada.com

Rassehomepage Parson Russell Terrier KfT
Diese Homepage möchte alle Freunde des Parson Russell Terriers und alle im Klub für Terrier e.V. zusammengeschlossenen Parson-Russell-Terrier-Züchter ansprechen. Wir wollen jeden, der sich für unsere tolle Rasse interessiert, dazu einladen unsereSeiten durchzustöbern. Wir werden versuchen Sie über die Züchter und Ihre Parsons umfassend zu informieren und Ihnen mit Rat und Tat zur Seite zu stehen. Ob Sie nun einen Parson suchen oder sonstige Fragen haben, hier finden Sie professionelle Hilfe.
http://www.parson-russell-terrier-kft.de/

Cairn vom Paradiesheim, Rorschacherberg SG, Schweiz
Cairn vom Paradiesheim, Rorschacherberg SG, Schweiz Liebhaberzucht für Cairn-Terrier, nach den Richtlinien der SKG
http://www.paradiesheim.com/

Irish Terrier aus Leidenschaft! - Herzlich Willkommen -
Wir zeigen unsere kleine Irish Terrier Hobbyzucht mit vielen Bildern und kurzen Kommentaren.
http://www.terrier-irish.de/

Elevages canin de la Forêt des Bois Verts
Elevage de chiens du Saint Bernard et de boston terrier. Nombreuses photos de nos chiens, résultats d'expositions, annonces de portées, nouvelles de nos chiots.
http://www.lesboisverts.net/

American Staffordshire Terrier Pappy
I primi giorni di vita.
http://www.avanakennel.com/

Jack Russell Friends Italy
The most popular Web site in Italy concerning Jack Russell Terrier. More than 1200 photos and caracteristichs of Jack Russell. Meeting and shows in the best places in Italy with the Jack Russell Friends!
http://www.jack-russell.it/

Westie Dreaming
The Personal Westie Site of Molly, Glennie and Jake, West Highland White Terriers in Michigan
http://www.westiedreaming.com/

West Highland White Terrier Club of SE Michigan
This is the official site of the Michigan Westie Club, an AKC Specialty Club
http://www.westieclubmi.com/

Australian-Terrier Auslesezucht
Eine sehr erfolgreiche Zucht von Australian-Terriern des Zwingers Vom Struthwald stellt sich vor
http://www.australianterrier-westerwald.de/

EVIT Uhren & Presents GmbH
Uhren und Presents
http://www.evit-uhren-shop.de/

Yulia Tibetan Terriers
Tibetan Terriers, winning champions at dog shows, Show Potential & Pet Puppies occasionally available. Mountview Boarding Kennels and Cattery, Bioflow magnotherapy products, Bioflow magnetic cat collars and dog collars.
http://www.yuliatibetanterriers.co.uk/

Pikku-Ukon Sivut - Jack Russell Terrier
These are the adventures of Jack Russell Terrier boy Roope.
http://www.pikku-ukko.com

Jack Russell Terrier Club of America
JRTCA Terrier trials, Russell Rescue, Bad Dog Talk, pictures, chat room, web friends, stories, standard, guestbook, books, training and JackTalk Q&A.
http://www.terrier.com/

Cairn Terrier Club of America Inc.
Breed history, standard, club events, officers.
http://www.cairnterrier.org/

Bull Terrier Club of America
AKC parent club for the Bull Terrier. Sponsors shows, educational events, health seminars. Rescue services, newsletters. Illustrated standard.
http://www.btca.com/

Irish Water Spaniel Club of America
Parent club of the breed in the US. History, breed description, and membership information.
http://clubs.akc.org//iwsc/