Most terrier breeds were developed in Great Britain and Ireland. They were used to control rats, rabbits, and foxes both over and under the ground. Some larger terriers were also used to hunt badgers. In fact, the word terrier comes from the Middle French terre, derived from the Latin terra, meaning earth. Terrier is also the modern french for "burrow". The Kerry Blue Terrier and Airedale, however, are particularly noted for tackling river rats and otters in deep water. Different localities raised terriers suited to their hunting or vermin control needs. Terriers were crossed with hunting dogs, fighting dogs, and other terriers.
The Sealyham Terrier originated from England.
Yes, the Airedale Terrier is also known as the Waterside Terrier, the Bingley Terrier and the King of Terriers.
The Cesky Terrier is a sturdy and dwarf terrier that is used for vermin hunting. It is the result of a Scottish Terrier and a Sealyham Terrier cross and was established in 1949. Its drop ears are medium-sized and its coat is fine, slightly wavy and comes in a few types of colours and markings. The Cesky Terrier is generally friendly and calmer than other terrier breeds. However, it also shares the instinct to chase small animals.
A Ratshi terrier is a combination of the Rat Terrier and the Shih tzu
A lakeland terrier looks similar to an Airedale but much smaller.
Terrier Stricken was created on 1952-11-29.
American Working Terrier Association was created in 1971.
Yorkshire Terrier - bus company - was created in 1988.
Redlands Terrier Marching Band was created in 1891.
The Sealyham Terrier originated from England.
is the first dog a staffodshire bull terrier, or an English bull terrier, or a cross of both????? :S
The Cesky Terrier was first bred to hunt small mammals, birds and wild boars in packs in the forest of Bohemia, Europe. Learn more about the breed history of the Cesky Terrier at the related link.
as rat catcher
pest exterminator
Irish Terrier (Dog)
as hunting dog
for catching rats