Terrier breeds can be found in many homes today. Loyal, friendly, dogs are so diverse that you’re sure to find your ideal pal.
And even cat families don’t have to do without terriers, because No. 15 likes meowing buddies when hunting mice together!
Small terrier breeds
1. American Hairless Terriers
The American Hairless Terrier lost its fur due to a genetic defect that first appeared in 1972 and was deliberately used for breeding.
A funny feature are the colored spots that stretch like small freckles across the belly of this terrier breed.
Through the bare skin they are very temperature sensitive. Owners should protect them from the cold and also from sunburn.
2. American Toy Terriers
The American Toy Terrier looks like you would expect: a small, Chihuahua-sized dog with a pinscher coat color.
He is known from the circus. Because since he die loves attentionhe learns new tricks in no time and is happy about nothing more than a hearty laughing owner.
The hunting instinct However, the busy fellow should not be underestimated: cats and other small animals should therefore not live with him.
3. Australian Silky Terriers
The Australian Silky Terrier is characterized by an elegant beauty. The shiny, long fur is unfortunately not only beautiful, but extremely hairy.
Also, this terrier breed is only slightly concerned about its appearance and prefers to be diligently digging in a dirty hole in the ground.
Be careful here, because the little bully unscrupulously digs under every garden fence.
4.Australian Terriers
Small, but mighty – the megalomania that is said to exist for small dog breeds is absolutely true of the Australian Terrier.
He barks, he digs, he hunts and he is initially convinced that his word is law. With enough education, however, this pride can be channeled well into the tracks of a clever watchdog.
5. Border Terriers
You can hear a border terrier coming from afar: They comment extensively and loudly on their everyday life.
The clever animals demand a lot of attention and usually do not take well to being left alone.
One preference is chewing on anything within reach. Owners should therefore protect their shoes enough chew toys have in stock.
6. Boston Terriers
Clear the stage for the comedian among terriers. The Boston Terrier is passionate about everything and everyone.
In sports like agility, he can very well get rid of his exuberant energy.
A notice:
The Boston Terrier’s short muzzle often makes it difficult to breathe. He falls under the criteria for torture breeding. However, more and more breeders are working towards a healthy standard.
7. Bull Terrier
The English Bull Terrier is a excellent watchdog. Nevertheless, it is also easy to handle for beginners, as it accepts training well in this regard.
The shape of his head is curious: his forehead merges straight into his snout and gives his head the shape of a rugby ball.
But this shape also makes it unique, because this breed of dog is the only one with triangular eye shape.
8. Cairn Terriers
The robust Cairn Terrier comes from Scotland. He tolerates all temperatures and fits in well in any apartment size.
Staying alone is not his forte, and he consistently makes that clear. But taking it with you is not a problem, because he loves people around.
9. Dandie Dinmont Terriers
The rather rare Dandie Dinmont Terrier used to hunt badgers and otters in Scotland.
This hunting instinct still comes through today, but it is easy to get through consistent upbringing rules.
Actually, the beginner-friendly dog is uncomplicated – with the exception of his gluttony. So you should always keep an eye on the scales when feeding.
10. German Jagdterrier
Despite the name, the German Jagdterrier is not only a good companion dog for sports fans.
His breeding began as a failure: the breeders wanted to create an ideal hunting dog and chose the breeding animals for a coat color suitable for hunting.
Unfortunately, the first puppies were absolutely unsuitable for hunting. Only a change in the selection criteria led to the pretty German Jagdterrier.
11. Wire Fox Terrier
The colorful Wire Fox Terrier from England is always on the move.
His hunting instinct is very strong even for a terrier and encompasses almost everything that moves.
Powering him up is your top priority, otherwise he only has fluff in the head.
12. English Toy Terriers
Similar to its American brother, the English Toy Terrier is pinscher colored.
But he is essential more muscular build and also more reserved to suspicious of people who are strangers to him.
This terrier breed is extremely rarely bred and is therefore temporary threatened with extinction.
13. Smooth Fox Terrier
The friendly Smooth Fox Terrier inherited his expressive eyes from Jack Russel ancestors.
And that too high urge to move and hunting instinct probably comes from this branch of the family, although he can be used to other animals and shows no problems with small children.
14. Glen of Imaal Terriers
The Glen of Imaal Terrier was as pest repellent common in Ireland.
Accordingly, he feels comfortable in any environment, from an apartment to a spacious park.
He now loves to live out what used to be long waits for rats to scurry by on the sofa, hoping that snacks will magically appear there.
15. Hollandse Smoushond
The rare Hollands Smoushond is a huge cat lover and therefore completely wrong to find only rarely.
In general, this terrier breed is very open to other animals, as long as it is not their prey, rats and mice.
They also rarely shed their hair and only bark a little. Real dream dogs for beginners so!
16. Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
The Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, if not trimmed regularly, will have a forelock like Elvis.
This fits in with that too charming behavior of the Irish farm dog, because he takes all hearts by storm – and all lap places.
17. Irish Terriers
Many other terrier breeds have emerged from the Irish Terrier. So if there is a representative terrier breed, he would clearly be number one.
The red-brown dog with the watchful eyes is pronounced healthy and does not cause any racial health problems.
The wiry coat protects him from wind and weather, making him the perfect dog for your outdoor activities.
18. Jack Russell Terriers
One of the most famous terrier breeds is probably the energetic Jack Russel Terrier.
He jumps up, barks loudly and always seems to be on rocket propulsion. The stubborn of the fox hunter is also legendary.
But he’s always up for a joke. This is another reason why he is one of the most popular film dogs, as recently in the Oscar-winning film «The Artist».
19. Japanese Terrier
Although descended from hunting dogs, the small Japanese terrier is quite atypical lap dog been bred.
Also atypical is his eating habits, for while many terrier breeds view food as a passion, the Japanese terrier is more so reserved and picky.
Its coat is a real eye-catcher: the body is mostly white with a few spots, but the head always stands out with a brown to black hue.
20. Kromfohrlander
The Kromfohrländer or «Kromi» is a German terrier breed with a great need for closeness.
However, only close to people, because he reluctant to share the attention of his human with other dogs.
He lives exceptionally old, but has more frequent health problems such as epilepsy.
21. Lakeland Terriers
The Lakeland Terrier is an all-round feel-good dog. He sheds little and is considered hypoallergenic breed.
He accepts training well, but can have bouts of Megalomania show and then also want to mess with much larger dogs.
22. Lucas Terriers
The Lucas Terrier is a far cry from the hunting dog from which it descended.
Bred as a house dog, he doesn’t want to leave his sofa at all and can therefore also be happy with terrier friends with less high sporting needs.
Curious: the English Lucas Terrier breed club has one own anthem.
23. Manchester Terriers
The Manchester Terrier is always alert. He doesn’t like strangers and tends to bark.
Unfortunately, this cannot be completely controlled even with consistent education, which is why keeping an apartment should be agreed with your neighbors.
24. Miniature Bull Terriers
The Miniature Bull Terrier is the short-legged twin of its namesake. He is also very similar in character.
He makes up for the missing centimeters to his big brother with humor and charm. Resisting the cunning dog is extremely difficult!
25. Norfolk Terriers
The Norfolk Terrier delights the hearts of noise-sensitive couples. He barks very little and is easy to please.
Can he go into the garden, he needs it there a lot of employment. Otherwise he goes on a treasure hunt and doesn’t stop at any bed.
26. Norwich Terriers
The fleet-footed Norwich Terrier likes to be in the center of the hustle and bustle. The louder the family around him, the better.
But beware: he likes to join and barks back even louder.
The breed is only distributed regionally and hardly known in Germany or available.
27. Parson Russell Terrier
Attention Frisbee friends, the Parson Russel Terrier loves flying saucers!
Jumping and running are high on the English terrier’s to-do list.
Tiredness is a foreign word, so you should bring a large dose of sport with you.
28. Patterdale Terriers
The Patterdale Terrier belongs in your house with a garden. He want to run – and then go for a long walk.
To his family he builds sensitive dog forms a strong bond and as a result has difficulty staying alone.
29. Plummer Terriers
The Plummer Terrier is one of the more demanding terrier breeds.
On farms they usually live in packs as guard dogs and they urgently need this social life.
So it is best not only to have a second dog, but also a third dog in your family!
Caution: education is important, but rarely successful at that stubborn. You better get used to his hiking trips around the neighborhood.
30. Rat Terrier
The Rat Terrier keeps your household mouse-free.
He also has this as a family dog hunting instinct never put it down and is accordingly happy about small games that challenge his head.
Because when he’s bored, he’ll just chase something barking loudly – and that could be your suede shoes or shadows.
31. Scottish Terriers
A picture of a dog is the Scottish Terrier with the glossy, mostly black coat.
But he is not a dog for beginner handsbecause he is only difficult to train and not a very social dog.
Unfortunately, he also gets cancer more often than average.
32. Sealyham Terriers
The Sealyham Terrier looks similar to the Scottish Terrier, with their dominant color being white.
They also show the same stubborn character, but are more open-minded and…