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West Highland White Terrier

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.

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.

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Norwich Terrier

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.

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.

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Fox Terrier, (Smooth and Wirehaired)

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.

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

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Welsh 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.

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.

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Kerry Blue

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.

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

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Airedale

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.

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.

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Irish Terrier

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.

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

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Border Terrier

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.

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

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1.	Posted on : 16.1.2018 By : Srinivas Chintalapati , Nagole, Hyderabad	View Answer (0)	Post Answer X

	My German Shepherd needs emergency care at my home, as i am not having any clue about emergency medical care. It is suffering with some infection

2.	Posted on : 7.4.2014 By : Jatin Kumar , Dehli	View Answer (0)	Post Answer X

	If swlling and pain in puppy lungs so what to do for him.

3.	Posted on : 26.3.2014 By : K. Chalapathi Rao , Hyderabad	View Answer (0)	Post Answer X

	Respected Sir/Madam, I would like to know whether an old dog can be accomadated at any good place. We are desparate and can no longer able to maintain it. Kindly help us find a place for its survival. Thanking you and awaiting your early reply, K.Chalapathirao.

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