Terrier

German Hunting Terrier Group 2: TerriersHeight: 33 to 40 cmWeight: 9 to 10 kg Energy Level:  Moderate to highOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 12 – 15 yrs Recommended for: Active people. Note: Hunting dog with strong prey drive About This Breed After the first world war a group of active hunters separated […]

American Hairless Terrier Group 2: TerriersHeight: 30 – 41 cmWeight: 5 – 7 kg Energy Level:  Moderate to highOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 10 – 14 yrs Recommended for: Most people who like this no haired type of dog. About This Breed The American Hairless Terrier was officially recognised by the A.K.C. […]

Breeds – Terriers Terriers are a specific group and type of dog that were originally bred to dig and hunt for prey like foxes, moles, badgers, rats and to guard their family’s home or barn. Their name originates in the Latin word ‘terra’ and means ‘earth’. They are feisty and […]

Yorkshire Terrier Group 1: ToysWeight: up to about 3.2 kg Energy Level:  Moderate to highOriginal Function: Hunting, companionLifespan: 8 – 17 yrs Recommended for: Families, not suitable for very young children, people with allergies. About This Breed The Yorkshire Terrier is made up of a variety of different terriers, such as […]

West Highland White Terrier Group 2: TerriersHeight: 28 cm Energy Level:  Moderate to highOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 12 – 14 yrs Recommended for: Most people/families. About This Breed The West Highland White Terrier sometimes known as the Poltalloch Terrier or the Roseneath Terrier were selectively breed for its white coat so […]

Welsh Terrier Group 2: TerriersHeight: 36 – 39 cmWeight: 9 – 9.5 kg Energy Level: HighOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 12 – 14 yrs Recommended for: Most people/families. Note: Not many in Australia About This Breed The Welsh Terrier was used as hunting dogs to hunt otters, badgers and foxes. Their smaller […]

Tenterfield Terrier Group 2: TerriersHeight: 26 – 30 cmWeight: In proportion to the size of the dog. Energy Level:  HighOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 12 – 20 years Recommended for: Ideal companion for any age, from children through to the elderly. About This Breed The ancestors of the Tenterfield Terrier originated in […]

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Group 2: TerriersHeight: 35 – 41 cm Energy Level:  Moderate to highOriginal Function: Bull baiting & dog fighting,Lifespan: 10 yrs Recommended for: Most people/families. About This Breed The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was unfortunately breed for bull baiting and dog fighting, these dogs are not savage by nature but […]

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Group 2: TerriersHeight: Male: 46 – 49 cm Female slightly less.Weight: Male: 16-20.5 kg Female somewhat less. Energy Level:  ModerateOriginal Function: Hunting, herding, guardingLifespan: 12 – 14 yrs Recommended for: Most people/families, allergy sufferers. About This Breed The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is believed to have […]

Skye Terrier Group 2: TerriersHeight: 23 – 26 cm Energy Level:  ModerateOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 12 – 14 yrs Recommended for: Most people or families with older children Note: Not that many in Australia About This Breed The Skye Terrier’s name comes from the Isle of Skye off the west coast […]