terriers

     

A terrier is a og of any one of many breeds or landraces of terrier type, which are typically small, wiry, very active and fearless dogs.

Trivia about terriers

  • The Silky & Yorkshire breeds of this dog are classified as toys
  • The Dandie Dinmont, a dog in this group, was named after a farmer who raised them in "Guy Mannering"
  • Kerry Blue, Airedale & Sealhyam are breeds of this dog group
  • (Sarah of the Clue Crew reports from an AKC dog show show ring.) As you might expect, Westies, Scotties, schnauzers and many other breeds compete in this ever-popular group of dogs at American Kennel Club shows
  • Unlike the German miniature schnauzer, most other breeds of this group originated in the British isles