DOGS IN THE TERRIER GROUP

1. The Terrier Group Vermin Hunters was bred to:
   • Hunt and kill vermin-fox, otter, badger and rat
   • Dig out and kill vermin without
     direction from humanes
   • Companionship (active)
2. Included in the Terrier group are:
   • Airedale Terrier
   • Bedlington Terrier
   • Cairn Terrier
   • Fox Terrier-smooth and wire
   • Jack Russell Terrier
   • Kerry Blue Terrier(hunting)
   • Manchester Terrier
   • Norfolk Terrier
   • Norwich Terrierr
   • Rat Terrier
   • Scottish Terrier
   • Sky Terrier
   • Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
   • West Highland Terrier
3. Characteristics:
   • Extremely active
   • Alert and fiesty; vocal
   • Independent
   • Strong-willed; can be stubborn
4. Potential Issues:
   • Digging
   • Excessive barking
   • Dominance challenges
   • Can be dog aggressive
   • Good with children and strangers when
     well socialized and integrated into
     family pack
   • Tendency to chase and potential
     to kill small animals

1. The Terrier Group Pit Bulls was bred to:
   • Fight canines while retaining docile dispostion around people
   • Bull baiting
   • Guarding property and territory
   • Companionship (active
2. Included in the Terrier group are:
   • American Staffordshire Terrer
   • Staffordshire Bull Terrier
3. Characteristics:
   • Moderately active
   • Playful
   • Independent; stubborn
   • Fearless
   • Excellent watchdog
4. Potential Issues:
   • Obedience challenges; require structured
     training and firm leadership
   • Dominance challenges; territorial, possessive
   • Animal aggressive
   • Possibly okay with children when well
     socialized and integrated into
     family pack
   • Tendency to chase, ad potential to kill small animals