DOGS - TERRIER GROUP

West Highland White Terrier

West Highland Terrier is a stubborn dog has a strong personality. He is an affectionate, cheerful pet that loves children. This excellent little guard dog also sounds the alarm at the least provocation.

Other Names	-	Westie
Native	-	Scotland/British Isles
Height	-	11inches
Weight	-	6 to 8 kg
Colour	-	White
Coat	-	Double coat wiry on the outside and soft on the inside
Temperament	-	Alert, intelligent, friendly, faithful, courageous, and very devoted
Life Span	-	12-14years.

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Norwich Terrier

The smallest of the terriers, the Norwich Terrier is a spunky little dog that loves to know what is going on, who is going to be there, and generally be the center of anything that is going on.

Other Names	-	Trumpington Terrier
Native	-	Great Britain
Height	-	25.4 cm
Weight	-	About 5kg
Colour	-	All shades of red, wheaten, black and tan or grizzle. White marks are not desirable.
Coat	-	Hard, wiry and straight, lying close to the body with a definite undercoat.
Temperament	-	Outgoing, appealing, clever.
Life Span	-	13-15years.

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Fox Terrier, (Smooth and Wirehaired)

One of the oldest terriers, Fox terrier primarily a companion dog. It has, two varieties, the Smooth and the Wire.

Other Names	-	Smooth Fox Terrier; Wire Fox Terrier
Native	-	Great Britain
Height	-	15 - 16 inches
Weight	-	6-9kg for wire fox terrier, 6.8- 8.6kg for smooth fox terrier.
Colour	-	White with tan or black markings. White should be predominate.
Coat	-	Dense and very wiry for wire fox terrier, Dense coat of sleek short hairs which may not be thin anywhere on his body for smooth fox terrier.
Temperament	-	Alert, determined, eager, trustworthy, affectionate.
Life Span	-	12 - 14 Years.

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Welsh Terrier

Dominant personality, the Welsh Terrier forms a strong bond with his owners and is affectionate, playful and cheerful. The Welsh Terrier is similar to the Airedale Terrier.

Other Names	-	Welshie
Native	-	Great Britain, Wales
Height	-	14 - 15.5 inches
Weight	-	9-9.5kg.
Colour	-	Black and tan; also black, grizzle and tan.
Coat	-	Abundant, wiry, hard and close.
Temperament	-	Active, playful.
Life Span	-	10 - 12 Years.

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Kerry Blue

Outgoing and friendly towards their family, they are known to give big, slurpy kisses.

Other Names	-	Irish Blue Terrier
Native	-	Ireland
Height	-	17.5-19.5 inches
Weight	-	15 to 18 kg.
Colour	-	Any shade of blue, with or without black points,; a small white patch on chest should not be penalized.
Coat	-	Soft, spiky, plentiful and wavy.
Temperament	-	Determined, friendly, enthusiastic.
Life Span	-	12-15years.

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Airedale

Known as the 'King of the Terriers', the dog is large with a rough coat. Airedale is a loyal and faithful companion, playful with children, aloof with strangers and ready to protect family and property if the need arises. The name from a Yorkshire district.

Other Names	-	Working Terrier, Waterside Terrier, Bingley Terrier
Native	-	Great Britain
Height	-	23 inches
Weight	-	20.5 -27 kg.
Colour	-	Body-saddle, top of neck and top surface of tail, black or grizzle, all other parts tan.
Coat	-	Hard, dense and wiry with a soft undercoat.
Temperament	-	Intelligent, responsive, loyal.
Life Span	-	12-14years.

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Irish Terrier

Terriers make excellent companions whether they are playmates, hikers, watchdogs or just foot warmers. Loyal to every member of the family.

Other Names	-	Irish Red Terrier
Native	-	Ireland
Height	-	17-18inches
Weight	-	11.3-12.2kg.
Colour	-	Solid bright red, golden red, red wheaten, or wheaten.
Coat	-	Short, dense, and wiry.
Temperament	-	Loyal, lively, and affectionate.
Life Span	-	12-15years.

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Border Terrier

Border Terriers bond to the whole family, and are considered excellent with children. They are also excellent watchdogs and a dog lover's dog.

Native	-	Great Britain
Height	-	10 -12 inches
Weight	-	5.2 - 7kg.
Colour	-	Red, grizzle and tan, blue and tan, or wheaten.
Coat	-	Undercoat is short and dense; its outer coat is very wiry and close-lying.
Temperament	-	Lively, loving, good natured and alert.
Life Span	-	13-15years.