Terrier Dog Breed Group
Terrier Dog Breeds
Dogs in the Terrier Group were originally bred to hunt vermin and rodents (above and below ground level), as well as to chase small game. Terriers are determined, brave and clever, and have a high prey drive but are great fun, and with lots of energy and are very popular companion dogs.
Popular Terrier Dog Breeds
Terriers are roughly divided into long-legged, short-legged, and stocky/muscular dogs, but are generally full of energy and fun! Normally quite small (with the exception of the Airedale Terrier) terrier are small dogs with big personalities.
Some of the most popular terrier breeds in Ireland include the Jack Russell Terrier, West Highland Terrier, the Border Terrier and the Schnauzer.
Things to Know About Your Terrier
Terriers are small dogs with big personalities so these are some of the important things to know about your terrier!
- Many terriers love to dig, so if you’re a proud gardener, installing a sandpit or dedicated space for your terrier to dig is going to be essential
- Hunters by nature, terriers may not co-habit well with cats and other small pets
- Your terrier will like to be heard and will probably bark ALOT! Boredom and excitement can cause your pup to get very loud and they tend not to like being left on their own for too long.
- Terriers can be stubborn and will need lots of work to become well-trained.
Types of Exercise and Play:
Tenacious terriers will enjoy lots of varied on-lead walks, off-lead play; chasing; digging and tug-of-war.
What toys should I get my terrier?
Our top recommendations of toys for this type of group are:
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*Every dog is different their individual personality and interests may be different to what might be expected from their breed group. The information provided in this blog is to help you understand the typical traits and interests of your dog, but every dog is different their individual personality and interests may be different to what might be expected from their breed group. If you feel you need some additional help understanding your dog, or finding the exercise that suits them best, we recommend booking a session with a local dog trainer.
