Claim: Fell Terriers originated in England in the Fell areas, a high and barren landscape feature, such as a mountain range or moor-covered hills, and are not recognized as a breed by any major kennel club.
Evidence: Fell terriers are types of small working terriers developed in the Fell (hilly) country of northern England and used as hunting dogs. A fell (from Old Norse fell, fjall, "mountain") is a high and barren landscape feature, such as a mountain range or moor-covered hills. Not recognized as a breed by any major kennel club.