Border Terrier Group 2: TerriersHeight: 29-40cm (11″-16″) Energy Level: Moderate – highOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 12 – 15 yrs Recommended for: Active people & families. About This Breed The Border Terrier first appeared in the 18th century and has changed little since. They were used as working terriers in the Scottish […]
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Black Russian Terrier Group 6: UtilityHeight: Male: 66 – 72 cmFemale: 64 – 70 cm Energy Level: ModerateOriginal Function: Military working dog, protectionLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Experienced handlers. Note: Not many in Australia About This Breed The Black Russian Terrier was developed by the former Russian Red […]
Bedlington Terrier Group 2: TerriersHeight: about 41 cmWeight: between 8 – 10.5 kg Energy Level: MediumOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 10 – 14 yrs Recommended for: Families, elderly, allergy sufferers. About This Breed Head of a lamb, heart of a lion! One of the gamest terriers with a history that goes back […]
Australian Terrier Group 2: TerriersHeight: Male approx. 25 cms Female slightly lessWeight: Male approx. 6.5 kg Female slightly less. Energy Level: Medium – highOriginal Function: Ratter, herder, companion and watchdogLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Most people Note: These dogs can be avid hunters. About This Breed Developed over […]
Australian Silky Terrier Group 1: ToysHeight: Male: 23 to 26 cm Female can be slightly less Energy Level: Medium – highLifespan: 10 -15 yrs Recommended for: Most people, allergy sufferers. Note: These dogs can be avid hunters. About This Breed Many different theories have been given over the years regarding […]
American Staffordshire Terrier Group 2: TerriersHeight:Male: 46 – 48 cmFemale: 43 – 46 cmWeight: 28 – 40 kg Energy Level: Moderately low to very highOriginal Function: Guarding, hunting, companionLifespan: 10 – 14 yrs Recommended for: Responsible people & families. About This Breed The origin of this breed was developed after early […]
Airedale Terrier Group 2: TerriersHeight: Male: 58-61 cmFemale: 56-59 cm Energy Level: Moderate to highOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 14+ yrs Recommended for: Active people & families. About This Breed Originally known as Waterside Terriers, the Airedale is the largest of the terriers, It was developed in Yorkshire to hunt otters, badgers and […]