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  1. 1Jack Russell TerrierJack Russell TerrierSmall, fearless and almost never tired. Bred to bolt foxes for hunts, a Jack Russell will dig under a fence, square up to a dog five times its size and still want a game afterwards. Smooth, broken and rough coats all shed; the broken and rough types can be hand-stripped. A cat raised alongside one…0i
  2. 2Parson Russell TerrierParson Russell TerrierThe leggier, squarer relative of the Jack Russell, standing around 33 to 36 cm and built to keep up with horses before going to ground. Same fire, more stride. A Parson needs serious daily exercise and a job, whether earthdog, agility or flyball, or it will invent its own, usually involving the…0i
  3. 3Rat TerrierRat TerrierAmerica's farm ratter, developed from fox terriers, Manchesters and other small hunting dogs, and recognised by the American Kennel Club in 2013. Rat Terriers tend to be more biddable than the British earth dogs: keen to please, quick to train and happy to curl up with the family once the work is…0i
  4. 4Norfolk TerrierNorfolk TerrierOne of the smallest working terriers and one of the most sociable. Norfolks are generally easier with other dogs than many of their relatives and tend to be cheerful rather than quarrelsome. Tell one from a Norwich by its folded, dropped ears; the two were shown as a single breed until the Kennel…0i
  5. 5Norwich TerrierNorwich TerrierPrick-eared where the Norfolk's ears fold, the Norwich is an affectionate, bustling little dog that usually gets on with other dogs and adores company. The breed carries a known breathing problem, Norwich Terrier upper airway syndrome, which can cause noisy breathing and poor tolerance of heat and…0i
  6. 6Border TerrierBorder TerrierThe terrier most first-time owners can genuinely live with. Border Terriers are usually gentler and more tolerant of other dogs than most of the group, and many share a home happily with a cat they were raised with, though anything small that runs outdoors is still quarry. The otter-like head and…0i
  7. 7Cairn TerrierCairn TerrierToto in The Wizard of Oz was a Cairn, and the breed has exactly that scruffy, game charm. Cairns are hardy, independent and curious, more inclined to investigate than to pick a fight, but one that has spotted a mouse will not hear a word you say. Diggers by trade, they take their name from the…0i
  8. 8West Highland White TerrierWest Highland White TerrierBright white, confident and far more vocal than its cuddly image suggests. Westies are sociable with people, bossy with other dogs and keen hunters of anything small. Skin is the breed's weak spot: Westies are prone to atopic dermatitis, so ask about allergies in the line and budget for vet…0i
  9. 9Australian TerrierAustralian TerrierAustralia's own terrier, bred from British wire-coated stock to keep homesteads clear of rats and snakes. It is small and sturdy, with a ruff round the neck and a soft topknot, and a temperament that is spirited but generally less argumentative than the Scottish breeds. The harsh coat needs only…0i
  10. 10Scottish TerrierScottish TerrierThe dignified one. Scotties are reserved with strangers, loyal to their own people and often compared to cats for their independence; they do not beg for approval and do not appreciate rough handling. They can be prickly with other dogs, and prey drive is strong. The hard black, brindle or wheaten…0i