Terriers
The rascals of the dog world — bred to dig out and dispatch vermin, and wired with the nerve to match. Bold, feisty and endlessly game, they pack huge personality (and a stubborn streak) into mostly small frames.
Traits of the group
Feisty & boldBred to face vermin underground — no shortage of nerve
Dig & chaseHardwired to dig, chase and hunt small animals
StubbornClever but independent — training needs patience
Big personalityHuge character packed into a small dog
Breeds in this group
Jack Russell Terrier
CommonA big dog in a small body.
Bull Terrier
UncommonThe goofy egg-headed clown.
West Highland White Terrier
UncommonA perky white ratter.
Airedale Terrier
RareThe King of Terriers.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
UncommonThe soppy, kid-loving 'nanny dog'.
Scottish Terrier
UncommonThe dignified, bearded little laird.