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. Most terriers have wiry coats that require special grooming known as stripping in order to maintain a characteristic appearance. In general, they make engaging pets, but require owners with the determination to match their dogs' lively characters.
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| Airedale Terrier | American Staffordshire Terrier |
Australian Terrier | Bedlington Terrier | Border Terrier |
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| Bull Terrier | Cairn Terrier | Dandie Dinmont Terrier |
Glen of Imaal Terrier |
Irish Terrier |
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| Kerry Blue Terrier | Lakeland Terrier | Manchester Terrier | Miniature Bull Terrier |
Miniature Schnauzer |
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| Norfolk Terrier | Norwich Terrier | Parson Russell Terrier |
Scottish Terrier | Sealyham Terrier |
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| Skye Terrier | Smooth Fox Terrier | Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier |
Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
Welsh Terrier |
West Highland White Terrier |
Wire Fox Terrier |
