Terriers
The terrier is a group of dog breeds initially bred for hunting and killing vermin. Whilst usually small, these dogs are brave and tough, and have a lively, energetic, and almost hyperactive personality.
Most terrier breeds were developed in the British Isles. They were used to hunt fox, otter, badger, and rat both over and under the ground. In fact, the word terrier comes from the Middle French terrier and before that the Latin ‘terra’, meaning earth.
The terrier Group is also an official breed grouping for most of the major kennel clubs. Bear in mind that not all terriers are in the terrier group, and not all dogs in the terrier groups are terriers…
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