*The Terrier Dog Breeds* |
*Scottish Terrier*
*Origin: Scotland.
*Nickname: Scottie.
*Description: Bold...independent...it is the most behaviorally variable of all the Terriers...in any one day a member of this breed can be playful, loving, aggressive, obedient, dominant, stubborn, submissive, sullen, snappish, quiet, and noisy.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include excessive barking and dominance challenges. Some people find its various behaviors a problem.
*Compatible with children: Use discretion...because of its behavioral variables, caution should be taken with children.
*Typical Female Weight: 18-21 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 19-22 lbs
*Average life span: 11-13 years.
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*Sealyham Terrier*
*The
Sealyham Terrier dog breed has a longish coat, usually white. The breed
was developed to hunt badgers, otters, and foxes and has the short,
powerful forelegs of a master digger.
*Origin: United Kingdom (Wales).
*Description: Bold but easygoing...intelligent...charming...extreme endurance...not likely to be mischievous...one of the few Terriers considered to be inactive indoors.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include dominance challenges and inappropriate guarding. .
*Compatible with children: Yes.
*Typical Female Weight: 20-22 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 22-24 lbs
*Average life span: 10-13 years.
*Origin: United Kingdom (Wales).
*Description: Bold but easygoing...intelligent...charming...extreme endurance...not likely to be mischievous...one of the few Terriers considered to be inactive indoors.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include dominance challenges and inappropriate guarding. .
*Compatible with children: Yes.
*Typical Female Weight: 20-22 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 22-24 lbs
*Average life span: 10-13 years.
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*Skye Terrier*
*The Skye
Terrier breed is a long, low dog with a long, lavish coat that falls
straight down either side of its head and body, forming an apron of
hair all around it obscuring the legs.
*Origin: Scotland.
*Description: Loyal...protective...extremely sensitive to its owner's approval, disapproval, and moods.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include over protectiveness and irritable snapping if manhandled. Some may be picky eaters.
*Compatible with children: Not recommended...Skye Terriers are better suited for families with no children.
*Typical Female Weight: 25-30 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 35-40 lbs
*Average life span: 12-15 years
*Origin: Scotland.
*Description: Loyal...protective...extremely sensitive to its owner's approval, disapproval, and moods.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include over protectiveness and irritable snapping if manhandled. Some may be picky eaters.
*Compatible with children: Not recommended...Skye Terriers are better suited for families with no children.
*Typical Female Weight: 25-30 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 35-40 lbs
*Average life span: 12-15 years
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