DOGS - TERRIER GROUP

West Highland White Terrier

West Highland Terrier is a stubborn dog has a strong personality. He is an affectionate, cheerful pet that loves children. This excellent little guard dog also sounds the alarm at the least provocation.

Other Names

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Westie

Native

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Scotland/British Isles 

Height

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11inches

Weight

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6 to 8 kg

Colour

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White

Coat

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Double coat wiry on the outside and soft on the inside

Temperament

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Alert, intelligent, friendly, faithful, courageous, and very devoted

Life Span

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12-14years.

Norwich Terrier

The smallest of the terriers, the Norwich Terrier is a spunky little dog that loves to know what is going on, who is going to be there, and generally be the center of anything that is going on.

Other Names

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Trumpington Terrier

Native

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Great Britain 

Height

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25.4 cm

Weight

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About 5kg

Colour

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All shades of red, wheaten, black and tan or grizzle. White marks are not desirable.

Coat

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Hard, wiry and straight, lying close to the body with a definite undercoat.

Temperament

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Outgoing, appealing, clever.

Life Span

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13-15years.

Fox Terrier, (Smooth and Wirehaired)

One of the oldest terriers, Fox terrier primarily a companion dog.  It has, two varieties, the Smooth and the Wire.

Other Names

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Smooth Fox Terrier; Wire Fox Terrier

Native

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Great Britain 

Height

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15 - 16 inches

Weight

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6-9kg for wire fox terrier, 6.8- 8.6kg for smooth fox terrier.

Colour

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White with tan or black markings. White should be predominate.

Coat

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Dense and very wiry for wire fox terrier, Dense coat of sleek short hairs which may not be thin anywhere on his body for smooth fox terrier.

Temperament

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Alert, determined, eager, trustworthy, affectionate.

Life Span

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12 - 14 Years.

Welsh Terrier

Dominant personality, the Welsh Terrier forms a strong bond with his owners and is affectionate, playful and cheerful. The Welsh Terrier is similar to the Airedale Terrier.

Other Names

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Welshie

Native

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Great Britain, Wales 

Height

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14 - 15.5 inches

Weight

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9-9.5kg.

Colour

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Black and tan; also black, grizzle and tan.

Coat

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Abundant, wiry, hard and close.

Temperament

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Active, playful.

Life Span

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10 - 12 Years.

Kerry Blue

Outgoing and friendly towards their family, they are known to give big, slurpy kisses.

Other Names

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Irish Blue Terrier

Native

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Ireland 

Height

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17.5-19.5 inches

Weight

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15 to 18 kg.

Colour

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Any shade of blue, with or without black points,; a small white patch on chest should not be penalized.

Coat

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Soft, spiky, plentiful and wavy.

Temperament

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Determined, friendly, enthusiastic.

Life Span

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12-15years.

Airedale

Known as the 'King of the Terriers', the dog is large with a rough coat. Airedale is a loyal and faithful companion, playful with children, aloof with strangers and ready to protect family and property if the need arises. The name from a Yorkshire district.

Other Names

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Working Terrier,  Waterside Terrier,  Bingley Terrier

Native

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Great Britain  

Height

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23 inches

Weight

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20.5 -27 kg.

Colour

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Body-saddle, top of neck and top surface of tail, black or grizzle, all other parts tan.

Coat

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Hard, dense and wiry with a soft undercoat.

Temperament

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Intelligent, responsive, loyal.

Life Span

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12-14years.

Irish Terrier

Terriers make excellent companions whether they are playmates, hikers, watchdogs or just foot warmers. Loyal to every member of the family.

Other Names

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Irish Red Terrier

Native

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Ireland 

Height

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17-18inches

Weight

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11.3-12.2kg.

Colour

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Solid bright red, golden red, red wheaten, or wheaten.

Coat

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Short, dense, and wiry.

Temperament

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Loyal, lively, and affectionate.

Life Span

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12-15years.

Border Terrier

Border Terriers bond to the whole family, and are considered excellent with children. They are also excellent watchdogs and a dog lover's dog.

Native

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Great Britain 

Height

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10 -12 inches

Weight

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5.2 - 7kg.

Colour

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Red, grizzle and tan, blue and tan, or wheaten.

Coat

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Undercoat is short and dense; its outer coat is very wiry and close-lying.

Temperament

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Lively, loving,  good natured and alert.

Life Span

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13-15years.