Terrier Dogs - The Dirt on Diggers!
From Airedale Terriers to Yorkshire Terriers and Every Terrier Breed In Between - This Article Will Help You Find The Terrier Of Your Dreams!
By Nikki Phipps
Terriers are well known for their spirited character and popularity as loving pets. Terriers are also known for their loyalty and protective natures, possessing a low tolerance towards other animals, which can make owning additional pets more difficult. There are several different types of Terrier dog breeds, and the best way to determine whether a Terrier is right for you is to become familiar with each of their needs.
There are two types of Fox Terriers. The Wire Fox Terrier is very playful and enjoys water. Wire Fox Terriers are friendly but curious, getting into things if left unattended.
The Smooth Fox Terrier is much the same as the Wire Fox Terrier breed but tends to be more aggressive towards other animals.
Yorkshire Terriers are a toy dog breed. Yorkies are very affectionate, loyal, and courageous. Their sharp sense of hearing enables them to alert owners of intruders. Because Yorkshire Terriers do not shed, they make good pets for those with allergies; however, they do not have an undercoat, which makes them chill easily. Younger children, due to their small size and jumping nature, should not handle Yorkies, however. In spite of the Yorkie’s small stature, it is extremely protective and may be prone to fighting other animals.
Another toy Terrier is the Toy Fox Terrier, which also has keen hearing. Toy Fox Terriers, too, should be kept warm and do not like getting wet.
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is muscular and stocky; however, these dogs are very agile. They are aggressive towards other dogs but have a good reputation with children.
The Tibetan Terrier almost resembles a sheepdog and is skittish around unfamiliar people but very dedicated to its owner. Tibetan Terrier dogs do not like to be alone and will bark incessantly; however, this can make them efficient guard dogs.
A Terrier known for dislike of other animals is the Tenterfield Terrier. This dog must be trained to get along with other dogs but should not be around other types of animals. Tenterfield Terrier dogs make good family dogs; they are extremely active and enjoy swimming, walking, and playing.
Welsh Terriers are friendly and outgoing, eager to please, quite happy, and generally not afraid of anything.
The West Highland White Terrier is usually friendly around everyone unless provoked. Westies are normally laid back and do not like fighting with other dogs. West Highland Terriers will bark a lot and most dig by nature.
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are one of the less aggressive Terrier breeds. Wheaten Terriers get along well with children and like to express their love towards people. They are often good housedogs and require sensitive yet firm discipline.
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Now that you know a little more about the wide variety of Terrier dog breeds, you can delve a little further into the breeds that may have piqued your interest. Be sure to check out our in-depth Terrier dog breed profiles, as well as our directory of responsible Terrier dog breeders.
Feisty and fun, Terriers may not be the dog for everyone, but for many dog lovers, Terrier ownership is an addiction!