by Sheryl Matthys | May 3, 2015 | Breeds Groups, Terriers |
This breed has a larger-than-life personality and energy to spare. Vital Stats Height: 10 to 15 inches at shoulder Weight: 13 to 17 pounds Coat: coarse double coat Life span: 10 to 15 years or more Summary Developed in England some 200 years ago to hunt foxes, the...
by Sheryl Matthys | May 3, 2015 | Breeds Groups, Terriers |
This loyal and spirited dog is full of terrier attitude and spunk. Vital Stats Height: 18 to 20 inches at shoulder Weight: 25 to 27 pounds Coat: dense and wiry or short and glossy Life span: 12 to 16 years Summary The Irish Terrier was once described as the...
by Sheryl Matthys | May 3, 2015 | Breeds Groups, Terriers |
These devil-may-care dogs always live in the moment. Vital Stats Height: 15.5 inches at shoulder or below Weight: 15 to 19 pounds Coat: smooth or wiry Life span: 10 to 15 years or more Summary Fox Terriers were originally bred to flush foxes out of their hiding places...
by Sheryl Matthys | May 3, 2015 | Breeds Groups, Terriers |
This dandy little terrier has a literary heritage. Vital Stats Height: 8 to 11 inches at shoulder Weight: 18 to 24 pounds Coat: soft and crisp Life span: 12 to 15 years or older Summary Dandie Dinmont Terriers originally were bred to hunt otter and badger. Nicknamed...
by Sheryl Matthys | May 3, 2015 | Breeds Groups, Terriers |
An Eastern-bloc dog crosses over to the West. Vital Stats Height: 10 to 13 inches at shoulder Weight: 13 to 30 pounds Coat: Silky and wavy Life span: 10 to 15 years Summary This Czech native is a cross between a Scottish Terrier and a Sealyham Terrier. He was created...
