Selected breeds of terriers

name origin height in

inches* dogs

(bitches) weight in pounds* dogs

(bitches) characteristics comments

Airedale terrier England 23

(slightly smaller) 40–50

(same) black and tan; wiry, dense coat; well-muscled noted for its intelligence; used in law enforcement

American Staffordshire terrier England 18–19

(17–18) 40–50

(same) stocky, muscular build; short ears; pronounced cheek muscles originally bred for fighting; excellent guard dog

Bedlington terrier England 17

(15) 17–23

(same) curly, lamblike coat; ears have fur-tasseled tips originally bred for hunting; noted for its endurance

border terrier England 13

(same) 13–15.5

(11.5–14) otterlike head; hard, wiry, weather-resistant coat excellent watchdog

bull terrier England two sizes: 10–14 and 21–22 24–33 and

50–60 long, egg-shaped head; erect ears; coloured or solid white athletic breed; playful

cairn terrier Scotland 10

(9.5) 14

(13) small-sized but well-muscled; short legs; erect ears; wide, furry face long-lived

fox terrier (smooth coat) England maximum 15

(slightly smaller) 18

(16) folded ears; white with black or black-and-tan markings noted for its remarkable eyesight and keen nose; also wire coat variety

Jack Russell terrier England two sizes: 10–12

and 12–14 11–13 and

13–17 two varieties: smooth or rough; white with brown, black, or red markings; longer legs than other terriers developed by Rev. John Russell for foxhunting; courageous and energetic

Kerry blue terrier Ireland 18–19.5

(17.5–19) 33–40

(proportionately less) soft, wavy coat; muscular body; born black but matures to gray-blue long-lived

Miniature schnauzer (schnauzer) Germany 12–14

(same) 13–15

(same) robust build; rectangular head with thick beard, mustache, and brows excels in obedience competitions

Scottish terrier Scotland 10

(same) 19–22

(18–21) small, compact body; short legs; erect ears; black, wheaten, or brindle also called Scottie; excellent watchdog and vermin controller

Sealyham terrier Wales 10

(same) 23–35

(same) white coat, short and sturdy bred for courage and stamina

Skye terrier Scotland 10

(9.5) 24

(same) long, low body; prick or drop ears; long coat veils forehead and eyes noted for its loyalty

soft-coated wheaten terrier Ireland 18–19

(17–18) 35–40

(30–35) medium-sized; square outline; soft, silky coat matures late

West Highland white terrier Scotland 11

(10) 13–19

(same) small-sized; rough, wiry coat; small, erect ears originally called Roseneath terrier; bred white after dark-coloured dog was accidentally shot while hunting

*1 inch = 2.54 centimetres; 1 pound = 0.454 kilogram