Terrier dogs were originally bred by farmers to hunt and kill common farm pests such as moles, gophers, and badgers. All of the breeds that compose the American Kennel Club’s hail from the United Kingdom or one of their colonies. Typically, terriers are known for being small but strong, active, and fierce. The American Kennel Club’s Terrier Group contains 31 breeds. There are relatively the small breeds like the Norfolk, Cairn or West Highland White Terrier, to the much larger Airedale Terrier.
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Terriers have a very distinct personality. While they are very energetic and have very little patience. They do not like to interact with other animals, including fellow dogs. While some terriers are still kept as working dogs, many are pets. They also excellent guard dogs because of these behaviors. Because terriers typically have a wiry coat, they do require a fair amount of regular grooming. This is need to keep their characteristic terrier appearance.
The American Kennel Club formally recognizes the following terrier breeds: Airdale, American Hairless, American Staffordshire, Australian, Bedlington, Border, Bull, Cairn, Cesky, Dandy Dinmont, Glen of Imaal, Irish, Kerry Blue, Lakeland, Manchester, Miniature Bull, Miniature Schnauzer, Norfolk, Norwich, Parson Russel, Rat, Russell, Scottish, Sealyham, Skye, Smooth Fox, Soft Coated Wheaten, Staffordshire Bull, Welsh, West Highland, and Wire Fox.
