AKA: Toy Manchester Terrier, English Toy Terrier
Description: Manchester Terriers is known as the oldest breed among terriers as early as 16th century. They have short coat and very prominent in their rich mahogany markings and tail is in taper style. Their head is in wedge shape that is long showing a very energetic expression. Body is muscular, very strong that is full of agility. They are medium in size, ears are set high especially when in alert mode. Nose and lips are black with muzzle and skull in equal length. Teeth are in scissors bite too.

Temperament: They are an aggressive breed, very alert and energetic always. Also, very observant especially to suspicious strangers that might invade their homes. They are very devoted too with their owners and family. But they are friendly towards other dogs but not with small canine animals. because they have a hunting instincts. They have to be on a socialize training to enhance more their socialization. And to behave well an adjust to their surroundings.

Activity: they are also required to have daily exercise, as well as walking and jog to help them stay healthy and maintain their energy and agility.

Health: Prone to health issues like: Glaucoma, bleeding disorders. Life Span is 15 years or more.

Grooming: They are easy to groom since they already have a shiny smooth hair. They are just an average shedder. Ears should always be kept clean to avoid infections.

Breed Group: Terrier
Color: black & tan.
Height: 15-16 inches (39-40cm)
Weight: 18 pounds (8kg) Bitches 17 pounds (7.7kg)
Country Of Origin: England

Dynamics: They are known as the oldest terrier breed originated in england. They always demand plenty of exercise since you can make them as your guard dog and could always be trusted. Their common color is black and tan. Also born a hunter.

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AKA: n/a
Description: The Kerry Blue Terrier is a regular sized breed, has well built, strong body. Their Head is long, chest is deep. Their coat is curly and wavy but soft and compact and has no undercoat. They have wide set eyes, rounded and dark colored. Ears are small and dark colored too. Their Tail is set high and regularly long. They have a good bone structure that is very strong. Their color also varies. Kerry Blue Terrier puppies comes in black at birth when they grow older, blue shade appears until they reach 2 years old.

Temperament: This breed is loyal to its owner, that could also be considered as a family dog. They are gentle with children likes to play around. They have good amount of agility, very obedient dog because they are bred to hunt. That is why they have developed in them the intelligence, braveness and very alert. They are also an independent, headstrong dog. They are required to have trainings with their owner for them to maintain their good behavior and manners. Moreover, they needed to have socialization training for them to adjust well to the people and other pets around them.

Activity: They are a sports minded breed so they needed to have daily exercise like walking and jogging for them to be healthy and regain energy.

Health: They are a very healthy breed but some ailments they may suffer includes: bleeding disorders,allergies, Hemolytic Anemia, hypothyroidism

Grooming: They require weekly brushing to prevent hair from tangles and eliminate dead hair. Also should be trimmed monthly.

Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Terrier
Color: blue-gray/gray-blue
Height: Dogs 18½-20 inches (46-51 cm.) Bitches 17½-19 inches (44-48 cm.)
Weight: 33-40 pounds (15-18 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Dynamics: They came in County Kerry in Ireland that is why they are called Kerry. They are bred to hunt so they possess skills of a hunter very energetic and full of agility. They became famous in Ireland as all around farm dog.

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Description: The Lakeland Terrier looks like the smaller version of the Welsh Terrier. It is a squarely proportional dog, with an elongated head and strong straight legs. Its face has bushy hair on the forefront, and its teeth is either overshot or undershot. Its eyes are either dark or hazel, the nose is dark, and the ears are triangular in shape.

The Lakeland Terrier’s outer coat is hard, and the undercoat liner helps protect the terrier from brambles and bad weather. The Lakeland Terrier is usually born with a dark coat. At first glance, the dog looks as if it is standing on its toes.

Dynamics: The Lakeland Terrier is a very cheerful and affectionate dog. The breed can be a little feisty and willful, as it has a lot of energy to spare. It is alert and courageous. It needs some firm training so that it does not overrun you with its endless energy. This breed may also be very difficult to house break so a lot of patience is needed in training it.

Despite its stubborness to training, the dog is an intelligent one. The Lakeland Terrier loves to dig around and can be a bit of a barker. It also likes to guard what it owns, including toys and food. Its affectionate nature allows it to get along well with other dogs. This breed also loves children and likes to play. It becomes wary among strangers but gets along well once it becomes familiar with a person. Regarding smaller household pets and animals like cats and birds, the Lakeland Terrier likes to give chase. Training and socialization is needed so that when the breed gets older it does not continue chasing after the animals.

Breed Group: Terrier

Weight: Males 17 pounds (7.7 kg), Females 15 pounds (6.8 kg)

Height: Not above 14½ inches (36.8 cm)

Color: The Lakeland Terrier’s coat may come in combinations of black, black & tan, reddish, red grizzle, wheat, liver & blue, grizzle, and grizzle & tan.

Country of Origin: Originally called the Patterdale Terrier, the Lakeland Terrier was bred from the crossings of the Bedlington and the Old English Wirehaired Terrier in England.

Activities: The Lakeland Terrier was used in hunting den animals like badgers and foxes. The breed was also good at hunting in water and uneven terrain. Other talents of the breed is watchdogging and tracking. It also enjoys running and playing off the leash, which makes them suitable for sports activities like catch and agility.

Grooming: Because of its somewhat thick hair, the Lakeland Terrier should have its coat cut or plucked two to three times a year. Loose and excess hair should be removed, especially from the ear passages and between the pads of the feet. This breed requires heavy grooming. It sheds little to no hair.

Other Info: The Lakeland Terrier has a life expectancy10 to 12 years, although some have reached up to 16 years. This is one of the healthiest breeds, having no serious hereditary diseases. The Lakeland Terrier will do well living in an apartment and can do without a yard.

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AKA: Irish Red Terrier
Description: The Irish Terrier is a very strong muscular breed, and their body is rectangular in shape. When compared to the fox terrier, their body is longer but much more balanced. They have double coat, that is not good in quality but also straight and flat on their skin. Their underwool is red in color and compact. Their eyes are dark brown in color that showing a flaming expression. They too are long legged breed. Their ears should be like attached to their head that is required of them. Especially on dog shows. And their eyebrows are fuzzy with long muzzle. Their jaws are very strong with teeth in scissors bite.

Temperament: The Irish Terrier is a very dedicated dog to its owner. But at times could also be stubborn. They should be guided when playing with children especially those that are active ones. They are very smart too and could be trained with proper discipline and patience. They are required to have socialization training so they could adjust well to the people in their surroundings as well as with other pets. They like to chase on anything and also fund of digging to explore things

Activity: They needed a daily exercise and long brisk walking. And train them to just walk beside their owner and not be the one to lead the way to practice discipline and let them understand that their owner will always be the leader that they should obey.

Health: This breed is a healthy dog and no known hereditary diseases for them. Life span is about 12-15 years.

Grooming: They are not heavy shedder dog so it only requires minimal grooming. Brush them regularly to get dead hair. Bathe them only when needed also, they should be plucked manually at least two times in a year.

Breed Group: Terrier
Color: red, golden, or wheaten
Height: about 18 inches (43 cm.)
Weight: 25-27 pounds (11-12 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Cork, Ireland

Dynamics: They are considered as the oldest terrier and a hunter too. Then became popular in england in the year 1800′s. They have skills of retrieving and be a messenger during wars.

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AKA: Nihon Terrier, Nihon Teria, Nippon Terrier

Description: The Japanese Terrier is a small terrier that has a balanced and squarely proportional body. It has a short coat, which adds more emphasis on its muscular and well-boned physique. It has a slight stop and its muzzle is tapering. Its nose and lips are black, and its almond-shaped eyes. The ears are set high on the head, standing upright with the tips folding forward. Its tail is docked. The Japanese Terrier’s most distinctive feature is that its head is completely covered in black.

Dynamics: The Japanese Terrier is a cheerful dog and has a lively temperament.

Breed Group: Terrier

Color: The Japanese Terrier is tricolor, with majority of the coat white. The most common color for the patches is black. It is the head that is wholly covered in black.

Country of Origin: The Japanese Terrier is a native to Japan, where it became popular as a lap dog in ports.

Grooming: The Japanese Terrier has a low coat so taking care of it is easy. Wiping it with a damp cloth is enough. Check eyes and ears for infections.

Other Info: The Japanese Terrier does not do well in cold temperatures.