Terriers appeared in the XVIII century in the UK, where they divorced as hunters on small animals and foxes. They also guarded at home from rodents, and over time became participants in dog competitions and fights - favorite entertainment of commoners. From those times in the nature of dogs, hunting excitement and fearlessness are preserved.
In a rustling of courage, they may easily forget about their safety and pursue the opponent, superior to it and in size, and in force. By nature, terriers are endowed with strong jaw and strong teeth.
Group features
Although the terriers are considered by English rocks, there are other types of their varieties, because to withdraw their national breed of terriers is considered the riding prestige. There are American and Australian breeds, as well as Japanese and Mexican. In addition, some European countries also have their terriers. Over time, most species have lost their initial characteristics and turned into domestic pets. There are quite a lot of types of terriers who differ not only by appearance, but also features. However, they associate them all characteristic features like Incredible courage and loyalty.
Terriers are distinguished Extreme devotion to his family than they deserve the love of many dog breeders worldwide. But at the same time it must be remembered that they are hunters, and they need frequent walks and active pastime.
Classification of breeds and conditions of content
According to the standards of the Cynological Federation, all types of terriers are divided into 3 subgroups: Small, medium and large. Let us dwell on each other.Small
Among the terriers a significant number of dogs of small breeds. This is due to their original characteristics, because for penetration into the holes it was predominantly small rocks. Small breeds mainly hardened In the role of domestic pets and companions, although they also have characteristic features of their ancestors.
Yorkshire Terrier
The breed refers to pretty young, brought it only at the end of the XIX century in the County of Yorkshire in England. Yorks belong to decorative rocks and differ cheerful and energetic temper. With her cute appearance, these miniature dogs won great popularity among dog lovers. They possess a small body, tiny cute face with nose-butt and black eyes. Animal growth 18-20 cm with medium weight 2-3 kg.
A distinctive feature of representatives of the breed is Beautiful, long wool, it does not have a subhead, so animals practically do not die. This feature allows you to contain even those who suffer on wool allergies in the House of York.
Color among purebred representatives is only one. The head has a brownish color, neck and back - gray-blue, and the abdomen has a brownish yellow tint. A wool coating on small legs is golden-brown, but the wool on the tail is gray-blue, but a darker shade than on the torso.
The average life expectancy of Yorks is 11-15 years old, and with proper care and care they can live longer. The character of the yorkshire terriers is inquisitive and peaceful, but despite their miniature size, they are pretty bold and when dangerous is hazardous, they will ride into battle. They are distinguished by the emergency devotion to the host, but also require increased attention and love.
Dogs are well treated with other pets and children of any age.
Australian Silk Terrier or Terrier Silk
Comes from Australia, although the breed is registered in America. Representatives of the breed also belong to Decorative species. In the withers, the dogs reach 20-25 cm, and weigh 3.5-4.5 kg. An animal is characterized Little growth, with a chunky torso and head of the average size of a wedge-shaped form.
The ears standing, triangular, wool is distinguished by extraordinary softness and silky. In addition, it is pretty thick and long, and on the paws are short and tightly adjacent. Its color can be two types: gray-blue with light pale tone or blue with podpoals. The wool color on the tail is darker. The fawn shade is mainly located on the cheeks, paws and the back of the body. You can rarely see the representative of the breed with red or sandy wool.
Puppies appear on light solely black, and by one and a half years their color changes to the one that is peculiar to the breed. In its own way, the dogs are energetic and inquisitive, distinguished by devotion and courage. Well in contact with other animals, even cats. Children are patient and peacefully. But to strangers - with alertness. The perfect option as a companion.
American naked terrier
Dogs are distinguished by the lack of characteristic long wool, but it does not diminish their merits. The emergence of this breed is the case of the case The pair of radi terriers appeared a puppy, devoid of wool, the breeders of Spouse Scott became interested in them, and after a few years, thanks to this puppy and the persistent works of breeders, a new breed appeared. American terriers are very cheerful and inquisitive, love to study everything new.
Due to its activity and friendliness Easily find a common language with everyone - with both people and animals . Sometimes the home pet can wake up the instinct of the rat - it is necessary to prohibit it to do it in the same way as to follow, so that he does not enter into contractions with dogs, because his skin is tender, and he can easily be borrowed.
Representatives of this breed are distinguished by their unique facial expressions. Their cute face can express many emotions. The appearance of American terriers are similar to their relatives of Rat terriers: strong muscles, elongated muzzle, standing ears and strong limbs. Color in dogs can be different, but the most common pink with small stains of black, brown or white tone. Animal growth is 25-36 cm with weight 3-6 kg.
Border Terrier
The breed refers to the hunting, used it to escape the otter and foxes. Although now the dog belongs to decorative, she saved all its qualities. When forming the breed qualities, the main properties of the hunter were, and the appearance did not attach much importance, therefore, the representatives of the breed are slightly unbalanced. Dog size 25-30 cm, weigh 5-7 kg.
Border terrier body is quite compact, with a powerful head, small hanging ears and a long housing. Long limbs, strong, short tail is highly planted. Border terrier wool can have several color options: red, brown, bluish-tangible or with a smarter. Sheer cover is distinguished by a rigid structure and has medium undercoat. A mustache and beard stand out on the face.
Boston terrier
Another decorative breed, the birthplace of which is America. It appeared relatively recently and first was known called the American Bull Terrier. The representatives of this breed are distinguished by emergency intelligence and living mind. Thanks to the qualities, as well as graceful appearance of dogs most often choose In the role of companion . The Boston Terrier is distinguished by friendliness and attachment to the owner, although they are not off with time and rebuild.
Other animals are peaceful. A dog is suitable for not too active people, because it does not need long walks and active pastime, as in some special care. In addition, representatives of this breed are distinguished by cleanness. Due to the fact that they react poorly to temperature differences, they can not be long in the street. The dog has a slightly square torso, short muzzle and tail, her nose is flattened. Coloring can be a tiger or black with white spots on the face, forehead, neck and paws. The coat is short and smooth. Weigh such terriers up to 11.3 kg.
Dandy Dinmont Terrier
In the past, the breed was used as workers or hunting dogs. It belongs to the ancient Scottish breeds and is known in the rather narrow circles of expert-dog breeders. With a rise of 20-28 cm, the dogs weigh about 8 kg, they differ in a strong physique, despite the small dimensions. The torso extended, the head is rather large, and the paws are short. The color is predominantly the pepper or mustard, there can be white spots on the breast.
Dandy has a truly Scottish character: it is not easy to annoy him, but if it happens, it is not stopped. The dog becomes extremely angry and throws into battle, despite the number and size of rivals.
Skikerier
The dog is characterized by a muscular, elongated body, on the head there is a silky horse, which falls on the eyes. Two-layer coat with fluffy undercoat and long, thick wool. Coloring can be several colors: black, gray, brown, creamy. In the yard, the dog is characterized by activity, and in the room it is calm. The family relates loyally and friendly, but only one chooses as the host.
Well perceives children and other animals under the condition of early socialization. They are suspicious to strangers, which is excellent qualities for the guard. Although Sky is fearless, but with a mild character, he often loves to show stubbornness.
Curne Terrier
The breed refers to one of the oldest in Scotland, But it is quite popular in European countries, America and even in Australia . Dogs have a compact, strong, proportionally folded body. Core short, rigid, but has soft undercoat. On the head, the coat is softer and thick. Coloring can be diverse, except for white, on the face and tail may be dark spots. Representatives of the breed are not particularly mobility, but the equally serve to all family members.
In the past, workers' dogs and hunters, and now loyal companions, cores become excellent friends who love to learn everything new.
Thanks to their abilities, dogs are used in the police, as well as in the role of psychers.
Manchester Terrier
Initially, the breed was diluted like hunters on rats and other rodents. The first dogs had greater growth than modern representatives, and had the qualities of fighting dogs. At the moment, the Manchester Terrier is acquired on the role of a companion. The dog is distinguished by active, cheerful temper and cheerfulness. She is very devoted friend, but extremely restless.
Representatives of the breed are often used as exhibition dogs. An animal height according to the standard should be 25-30 cm, and the weight is up to 6-10 kg. The coat of the dog is short, tightly adjacent, its coloring coal-black with a lightweight sang, having a shade of the color of the red tree, and the color separation line should be a clear.
Norwich Terrier
Breed belongs to one of the most expensive. It is explained by the fact that In the litter is born only 1-2 puppies. The dog has an extremely calm character, but if they take it out, she will be able to defend themselves. Representatives of breed endurance and efficiency, as well as freedom-loving temper. They do not like passive vacation in the apartment, they are preferable to nature in rural areas.
The body has a compact animal, with well-developed muscles, spin and paws are rather short. The dog weighs up to 5-5.5 kg, and the growth does not exceed 25-26 cm. The muzzle has a wedge-shaped shape, ears pointed. Coloring can be several options: gray, black, wheat, redhead. Wool has a rigid structure, ears and head are covered with short and smooth wool cover, and on the neck and shoulders forms a collar of a little longer.
Norfolk-Terrier
The breed is known mainly in England, while its closest relative Norwich is greater popular in other countries. Norfolki friendly and cheerful, with a playful, good-natured character. Representatives of this breed It is good to get along in the conditions of urban apartments, so they do not require long walks. Different balanced temper , so suitable As a companion, even for inexperienced hosts. The appearance of the representatives of the breed are similar to the previous one.
In the withers, 25.5 cm are reached, have a strong, squat identification with a rounded head. The coat is pretty hard, short, on the neck and shoulders are more thick, forming the mane. The color is the same as Norwich Terriers.
Silichem-Terrier
There are representatives of the breed by community and energetic, but at the same time they are always alert. Of these, not only excellent companions are obtained, but also good guard. Silichem does not need long, active walks, he prefers a relaxing pastime. The breed is inherent devotion to the owner and the aristocratic, sophisticated temper. In the past, the breed was considered hunting and used for catching a badger, otter and foxes, and modern silichemes are decorative dogs, frequent visitors to exhibitions.
An animal is characterized by a slight increase - up to 31 cm - and strong physique. Wool hard structure having undercoat. Coloring can have several options: purely white or with brownish, lemon stains on the head.
Czech terrier
The breed is characterized by equilibrium and obedience, as well as attachment to the owner. With ease, adapts to different conditions, can live in a city apartment and outside the city. The strangers refers to distrust, but the aggression does not show, with other animals are friendly. The breed is not yet sufficiently numerous, so still belongs to the rare. Take dogs to decorative, although they are also good as a companion.
In the withers, the animal reaches a height of 27-30 cm, its size is compact, the body is slightly elongated, the limbs are short. Wool long, It is cut as needed, on the front of the head it is not customary to clean, so the Czech terrier has dense eyebrows and mustache. Do not coar the wool also on the paws, chest and belly, leaving a thick, silky shirt.
Dog paint mainly pastel tones: gray-blue or light-coffee, permissible presence of seal yellow, gray or white.
Rat terrier
The breed was initially shown to catch rats, which can be seen from the name, and, it should be noted, Dogs perfectly coped with this task. Then they were used in the races and competitions for fishing. Animals are distinguished Emergency speed in the run, and the elongated shape of the head allows, without slowing the speed, to pass in the hole. The muzzle has a wedge-shaped form with well-developed jaws. The limbs are strong, with well-developed muscles.
Wool has a short and smooth dog. Coloring is two- or tricolored: white-red, motley with red, redhead, black with subapalities, blue and white with podpoals. Despite the magnificent qualities of the hunter, the Rat terrier has an inquisitive and playful temper. The dog loves children very much and becomes a great friend for them, it is distinguished by devotion and concern about the owner.
Japanese terrier
The breed is small, the dogs weigh 2-4 kg, their growth is 30-33 cm. An animal is characterized by a square format and rather light bones. Head graceful narrow, ears hanging. Wool from representatives of the breed is short and soft, without underlying. Coloring can be tricolor, black, red and white colors prevail, and brown crap can be present. An ideal option is considered when the dog has a white body with a dark head. The breed was displayed as a companion, so Japanese terriers are true friends, however, with an extremely mischievous temper.
The crumbs are very bold and in case of danger, they can rush to protect the beloved owner, despite the size of the opponent.
Middle
The average rocks of the terriers are also quite numerous and possess many advantages.Bedlington Terrier
As with all the rocks of the terriers, they are inherent endurance and unpretentiousness in care. Dogs are distinguished by jealousy, so they are badly soldered with children and other pets. In general, the temper of Bedlington is pretty affectionate and sociable, but they are cautious to others. Animals need to arrange regular jogs so that they feel well. According to the standards, the growth of the purebred dog 40-44 cm for males and 37-41 cm for women's individuals, and the weight is 8-10 kg.
Sheer cover has both soft and hard hairs, on the head and face they are slightly curly. Coloring can have several options: blue, sand or hepatic (maybe with subpassions). Animals with a two-color color can be stains of yellowish brown tone on the breast, under the tail, on the hind legs and near the eyes.
Brazilian terrier
Representatives of the rock are characterized by an increase of 35-49 cm and weighing up to 10 kg. They have a short, white with gray-blue, brownish or black spots. The dog is pretty active, needs training. It is distinguished by devotion only to the owner, the rest of the family refers to be benevolently. Brazilian terrier - an amateur to carry even for no reason, so it is not very suitable for panel houses.
Needs frequent and active walks.
Wielstherrier
Refers to dog-hunters on foxes, badgers and other rodents. The physique is compact, harmoniously folded, head has a somewhat rectangular shape. The front paws are not too large, but the rear is pretty muscular. The coat is thick, having undercoat. Dogs can have a two- or three-color color, the most common combinations of colors: gray, red and black.
Puppies are born completely black, and with age, the characteristic color is purchased. In its nature, the dog is rather stubborn and the wayward, but the cheerful and energetic, no aggression does not show any aggression towards people.
Kerry Blue Terrier
Used a dog as a hunter on small birds, as well as a shepherd. Now Kerry Blue is mainly homemade pets, an excellent companion and participant of the exhibitions. The breed is characterized by attachment and dedication in relation to the owner and hostility to other dogs. An animal has a playful and lively temper, besides, it is distinguished by love and concern for children. The dog has compact sizes (height 44-48 cm), a somewhat square form of physique with well-developed muscles.
Wool is distinguished by a thick and softness, almost does not learn, in addition, it is slightly wavy. Exhibition standards require mandatory haircuts to impart the necessary forms. The coat of representatives of the breed has an unusual blue color of different shades, and does not possess the underlyst.
Lakeland Terrier
Representatives of the rocks are distinguished by a rather narrow body, which allows you to twist even into narrow holes, since initially dogs were used for the norny hunting. The dog has a somewhat aggressive and dramatizing temper, so he needs socialization, although in the house it is cheerful and positive. Fit breed active people. The shape of the head is rectangular, the wool is thick, tough, on the face and paws it is longer. Standard color does not exist, it can be any.
In the withers, dogs must have 34.5-37 cm.
German terrier or jagdterrier
The normal rock, which was used only for hunting. However, devotees are obtained from them. They are extremely restrained and not used to show their feelings. The color of the jagdateroners is black with subpassions, the wool is tough, dense, with a subhead, which protects well from the cold and insects. Standard of rock - 30-40 cm in the withers.
The head of the dog's elongated shape, with strong jaws, which are well holding a grip. Representatives of the breed are characterized Badge and indispensability, because of this often suffer from larger animals during the hunt.
Fox terrier smooth-haired and harsh
Two of these varieties have difference only in wool, otherwise their standards are the same. Rigors have hard, luxury outdoor hair and soft undercoat. Such wool needs trimming: with proper processing, the dog's head has the shape of an extended rectangle, lush cuffs on the paws and a short, slightly wavy coat on the torso. The smooth-haired fox terrier is the owner of a short wool that fits tightly to the body. Such dogs have a special grace and grace.
The standard features of the focister feature are height in the withers 34-40 cm. It is characterized by the breed of a tricolor color, where spots are located on a white background. In the nature of dogs, sociability and friendliness prevail. They love energetic games with children, allowing them any liberty. Foxterier likes when attention is paid to him, besides, he is pretty proud and proud. Breeds for fox hunting were displayed, so their representatives are very fast and energetic, sometimes they even have too vulkyli.
Hold the pieces mainly in the role of companions, although in recent times they began to use them as decorative dogs.
Irish terrier
The breed is distinguished by its versatility, its representatives can be faithful companions, working dogs or hunters. Animals are distinguished by energetic, endurance and living mind. Dog in nature Good-natured and affectionate, very devoted to the owner. But despite this, with the appearance of danger, safely will resist anyone. The height of the dog in the withers 46-48, the weight is 11.5-12 kg. Color mainly redhead with wheat or yellow tint. Short wool has a rigid structure.
Large
Large breeds of terriers along the moral and characteristics are similar to their small and medium relatives.Airedale
The breed is one of the largest among the terriers - with growth 56-61 cm they weigh 18-29 kg. Brought it in England in the role of hunters on river rats and outers. The dog is very energetic and needs everyday walks, sports loads or active games. The representatives of the breed are distinguished Independence, tend to independently make decisions, but at the same time they are too touchy and often take offense. To other animals, Erdelterier is not very friendly.
Of these, there are excellent strollers, the dog will be on the defense of the family under any circumstances. Despite its large sizes, the animal is very funny and frightened, loves to fool. Erdelteriers love to spend time with his family and do not tolerate loneliness. The dog has a strong, muscular body, color is predominantly chapherly black or gray with reddish-brown tone.
Russian black terrier
The breed is in huge sizes: weighs a 36-65 kg dog with an increase of 68-76 cm. They took it to guard, and now the animal is an excellent companion, a self-devoted owner and his family. This gigner among the terriers is distinguished by good nature and endless love for his family. He is a real guardian who needs to be preserved. Representatives of rocks are distinguished by a large, athletic physique with a strong bone and highly developed muscles. Wool has a double structure, pretty thick.
The hair can be both straight and wavy, on the head wool drops on the face, thus forming the characteristic mustache and beard. The color of the dogs are exceptionally black, gray-made splashes are allowed in small quantities.
In the care, terriers are not too demanding. The main thing they need is love and care. Brings a puppy to the house, it is worth being prepared for the fact that he will begin to consider himself the main thing, so immediately it is necessary to place everything in places. Terriers do not bring violence, they will answer any such attempt to answer their famous stubbornness. The rest of the departure is a balanced and high-quality diet, regular meals, hygienic procedures, doctor surveys and regular walks. Representatives of breeds with long or thick wool need additional care and trimming.
For care and easy maintenance, the terrier thanks to all the breeds with loyalty and devotional love.
Breed selection tips
When choosing a breed first It is necessary to decide, the role of whom the puppy is acquired: a companion, a decorative dog, an assistant on a hunt or guard. In addition, it is worth navigating the living conditions, because in a small apartment it is difficult to contain a large dog or such that loves to be worn. Such individuals are more suitable content in a private house.
Terriers are very energetic, so for those who do not like too busy pastime, the Boston Terrier will be more suitable, the Kern Terrier or Norfolk. Purchasing a puppy It is necessary to make sure first that it is healthy and has appropriate vaccinations.
Creek in the House of Terrier, regardless of the breed, it is worth remembering that a more devotee and a loving friend is difficult to find.
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