Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but they all share a feisty, mischievous personality and an energetic nature. They’re highly intelligent and trainable, if you have patience and a great sense of humor.
It’s hard to stay a step ahead of a Terrier. True to their name, Terriers are territorial: they protect the patch of earth that’s theirs and will bark furiously at people or animals who approach their property. They’re also escape artists and require a securely fenced yard.
Many Terriers have hard, wiry coats that must be plucked or stripped of dead hair to retain the proper texture; using clippers will soften and lighten the coat.
List of Breeds:
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Airedale Terrier
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American Pit Bull Terrier
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Australian Terrier
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Bedlington Terrier
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Border Terrier
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Bull Terrier
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Cairn Terrier
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Cesky Terrier
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier
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Fox Terrier
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Glen of Imaal Terrier
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Irish Terrier
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Jack Russell Terrier
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Kerry Blue Terrier
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Lakeland Terrier
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Manchester Terrier
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Miniature Schnauzer
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Norfolk Terrier
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Norwich Terrier
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Rat Terrier
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Scottish Terrier
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Sealyham Terrier
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Skye Terrier
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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Welsh Terrier
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West Highland White Terrier
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