The dog breeds in the terrier group have a common characteristic of having a sharp hunting instinct because their original purpose was to hunt rodents on the ground, but now they are popular among families as a great companion. Here are the 10 most popular terrier breeds.
#1 – Miniature Schnauzer
Height: 12-14 inches
Weight: 11-20 pounds
The Miniature Schnauzer is the smallest of the Schnauzer breeds of German origin. The Miniature Schnauzer has eyebrows and a beard that greatly impresses people at first sight. They are also breeds of thick, soft double coat, and sheds very minimally, hypoallergenic, as their other Schnauzer brothers. The Miniature Schnauzer is also a friendly, intelligent, docile and easy to train dog. They are also suitable to play with children.
#2 – West Highland White Terrier
Height: 11 inches (male), 10 inches (female)
Weight: 15-20 pounds
West Highland White Terrier, also known as Westie, is a medium-sized terrier originating from Scotland. The Westie has a compact body, with longer legs than other Scottish terrier, and has a white double coat that fills the dog’s face with rough outer coat. And they are also a hypoallergenic dog breed. The Westie is a highly social, friendly, loyal, jolly, slightly curious dog and requires regular exercise.
#3 – Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Height: 18-19 inches (male), 17-18 inches (female)
Weight: 35-40 pounds (male), 30-35 pounds (female)
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is of Irish origin. Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers have a soft, silky coat, have a low shedding, and hypoallergenic. They are breeds of terrier, friendly, happy, devoted and sometimes a little stubborn. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is also a great choice to be a companion for children.
#4 – Scottish Terrier
Height: 10 inches
Weight: 19-22 pounds (male), 18-21 pounds (female)
The Scottish Terrier is one of five breeds of terrier that originated in Scotland. They have short legs and a compact appearance. The Scottish Terrier is characterized by a longer coat on the beard, legs and lower body may be slightly softer than the body coat but should not be or appear fluffy. The Scottish Terrier is an intelligent, playful, confident, independent, alert dog.
#5 – Airedale Terrier
Height: 23 inches
Weight: 50-70 pounds
Airedale Terrier, also known as Waterside Terrier, is a dog breed of the terrier type that originated in England. It is traditionally called the “King of Terriers” because it is the largest of the terrier breeds. The Airedale Terrier has a medium-length black and tan coat with a outer coat is hard, wiry and stiff, the undercoat softer and the coat is hypoallergenic. The Airedale Terrier is an intelligent, independent, strong-minded, loyal, sometimes stubborn dog and they can be good with cats and other small animals.
#6 – Bull Terrier
Height: 21-22 inches
Weight: 50-70 pounds
The Bull Terrier is a robust, big-boned terrier breed originating in England. The Bull Terrier can be both independent and stubborn so early socialization is necessary to ensure that the dog gets along well with other pets. The Bull Terrier is a courageous, affectionate, cheerful dog, a children-loving dog and a great companion. In addition, a 2008 study in Germany also did not find that the Bull Terrier had any significant difference in temperament compared to the Golden Retrievers in studies of overall temperament.
#7 – Cairn Terrier
Height: 10 inches (male), 9.5 inches (female)
Weight: 14 pounds (male), 13 pounds (female)
The Cairn Terrier is one of the oldest terrier breeds, originating in the Scottish Highlands. Previously, this breed was used to hunt foxes or other small prey between the cairns in the Scottish highlands. The Cairn Terrier has a harsh weather-resistant outer coat that can be black, cream, wheaten, red, sandy, gray, or brindled in any of these colors. And a notable characteristic of Cairns is that brindled Cairns frequently change colour throughout their lifetimes. The Cairn Terrier is loyalty, cheerful, alert, independent dog and with lots of close family contact.
#8 – Jack Russell Terrier
Height: 10-15 inches
Weight: 9-17 pounds
The Jack Russell Terrier is a small terrier that has its origins in fox hunting in England. They have white-bodied and smooth, rough or broken-coated and can be any colour. The Jack Russell Terrier is a working dog breed of terrier and high-energy dog. They require a lot of exercise and attention, if not working or playing will make them bored, can chew everything and can become destructive.
#9 – American Staffordshire Terrier
Height: 18-19 inches (male), 17-18 inches (female)
Weight: 55-70 pounds (male), 40-55 pounds (female)
The American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as the Amstaff, is a medium-sized dog breed originating in The United States of America. The American Staffordshire Terrier is a smart, confident, kind, loving dog. The American Staffordshire Terrier need physical and mental activity to avoid being bored and they are also prone to separation anxiety, a condition which causes them to destroy things when left alone.
#10 – Border Terrier
Height: 12-15 inches
Weight: 13-15.5 pounds (male), 11.5-14 pounds (female)
The Border Terrier is a small, rough-coated breed of dog in the terrier group. The Border Terrier has an otter-shaped head, V-shaped ears on the sides of the head, a moderately short muzzle and a common coat color is grizzle-and-tan, blue-and-tan, red, or wheaten. Although sometimes stubborn and strong-willed, the Border Terrier is an intelligent, loyal dog, easy to train and eager to please.
