what are classed as terrier type dogs
A terrier is a dog of any one of many breeds or landraces of terrier type, which are typically small, wiry, very active and fearless dogs. Terrier breeds vary greatly in size from just 1 kg (2 lb) to over 32 kg (70 lb) and are usually categorized by size or function. Included among these breeds are the English Toy Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier. 2  While small, they retain true terrier character and are not submissive  lap dogs 3  . Bull type Terriers: The Bull and Terrier types were originally combinations of bulldogs and terriers as general mixed breed bull-baiting and pit dogs.
Terrier Group is the name of a breed Group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. In general, a Terrier Group includes one particular type of dog, the Terrier, although other types may be included in a kennel club's Terrier Group.Most major English-language kennel clubs include a Terrier Group although different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their Terrier Group.hen the classifications were changed, the dogs within the Jack Russell Terrier breed that were over 12 tall at the withers were moved into the Parson Russell Terrier breed. Any dog in the Jack Russell Terrier breed at this time (within the UKC) may not be over 12 tall.
1 Except for Boston Terriers, they are generally included in kennel clubs' Terrier Group. 2  Some breeders have bred modern Bull type terrier breeds, such as the Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier, into suitable family dogs and show terriers. Included among these breeds are the English Toy Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier. 2  While small, they retain true terrier character and are not submissive  lap dogs 3  . Bull type Terriers: The Bull and Terrier types were originally combinations of bulldogs and terriers as general mixed breed bull-baiting and pit dogs.
Terrier Group. People familiar with this Group invariably comment on the distinctive terrier personality. These are feisty, energetic dogs whose sizes range from fairly small, as in the Norfolk, Cairn or West Highland White Terrier, to the grand Airedale Terrier.Terriers typically have little tolerance for other animals, including other dogs. Their ancestors were bred to hunt and kill vermin.Many continue to project the attitude that they're always eager for a spirited argument.hese are feisty, energetic dogs whose sizes range from fairly small, as in the Norfolk, Cairn or West Highland White Terrier, to the grand Airedale Terrier. Terriers typically have little tolerance for other animals, including other dogs.