AKA: English Bull Terrier, Standard Bull Terrier, Mini Bull Terrier, English Standard Bull Terrier, English Miniature Bull Terrier

Description: The Bull Terrier is a thick-set and muscular dog that is distinctive because of its head. The head is almost flat, sloping evenly down to its nose with no stop. The almond-shaped eyes are small and closely set. The body is full and round, and the tail is carried horizontally.

Dynamics: The Bull Terrier is a gentle but active breed. It is loving, loyal, and fearless, which makes it a fine family pet. But it wasn’t bred to be a guard dog, although it might protect its owner in a critical situation. It is very energetic, and is very fond of people and children. It thrives on affection and gives it back in return.

It may be too energetic for some people. It hates to be alone. While it is fond of playing and children, it does not tolerate teasing. It can be very protective and willful. Socialization, a firm training, and lots of exercise is needed for the Bull Terrier. It also needs a lot of attention and companionship, otherwise it will become restless and destructive. It can become aggressive with other dogs, and may not get along very well with other household pets.

Breed Group: Mastiff, Terrier

Weight: standard 45-80 lbs (20-36 kg), miniature 24-33 lbs (11-15 kg)

Height: standard 20-24 inches (51-61 cm), miniature 10-14 inches (25-33 cm)

Color: The Bull Terrier comes in pure white, black, brindle, red, fawn, and tricolor.

Country of Origin: The Bull Terrier originated in England, at around 1830. Lovers of dog fights wanted to create a dog with agility and power, and bred the Bull Terrier as a result of crossing the Bulldog with the Old English Terrier and a bit of Spanish Pointer blood.

Activities: The breed needs a lot of exercise to exhaust its huge amount of energy. It tends to become overweight and lazy if exercise is ignored. The Bull Terrier has been used as a guard dog, ratter, herder, and watchdog.

Grooming: The Bull Terrier’s coat is short, and therefore easy to groom. Combing and brushing it occasionally is enough. Remove dead hair by a daily rub down using a special rubber glove.

Other Info: The Bull Terrier has a life expectancy of 10-12 years. It is a generally healthy breed, but is prone to suffer from zinc deficiency which is fatal. Health problems among the breed also include being deaf at birth, obsessive compulsive behaviors (e.g. Tail chasing). The Bull Terrier may also experience slipped patella, or a dislocation of the kneecaps. The Bull Terrier will be fine living in an apartment as long as it is taken outdoors from time to time and sufficiently exercised. This breed prefers warm climates.

AKA: Fox Paulistinha, Terrier Brasileiro

Description: The Brazilian Terrier has the appearance typical of fox terrier types. Its coat is short, and its body is well-balanced. It has a narrow and compact chest and frame. Its head is triangular in shape and the tail can either be docked or left naturally.

Dynamics: The Brazilian Terrier is a frisky and energetic dog. It loves to play wand will grab any chance to play with its family. It is always alert and it loves to bark and dig around. This is a spirited and fearless breed. It is also a very intelligent dog, with strong hunting instincts.

The Brazilian Terrier can get along with other people and children. It should not be left alone with smaller animals though. This breed is a known ratter back in Brazil, able to track and hunt down rodents. It likes to run and explore around.

Breed Group: Terrier

Weight: 15-20 lbs (7-9 kg)

Height: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)

Color: The Brazilian Terrier has a tricolor coat. It is almost always white and tan and black, but blue or brown is also acceptable.

Country of Origin: The Brazilian Terrier originated in Brazil. The Jack Russell Terrier, Miniature Pinscher, and Chihuahua are contemplated to be its ancestors.

Activities: The Brazilian Terrier is a highly energetic dog. It needs to play or have some exercises, otherwise it might get bored and become destructive. Aside from being a ratter and a companion dog, the Brazilian Terrier is also used in single and pack hunting. When pack hunting, the Brazilian Terriers surround their prey and terrorize the animal into submission.

Other Info: The Brazilian Terrier has a life expectancy of 12-14 years. It has a short coat that requires only little grooming. This breed is not suited to live in an apartment. It is a very active dog and is at its best when outdoors.

Description: The Border Terrier is a small terrier with a wiry coat, dark eyes, black nose, and small V-shaped ears. It has a short muzzle, and its jaws meet in a scissors bite. Its tail is short and is tapering, with a thick base. The tail is carried level with the back unless the Border Terrier moves it.

Dynamics: The Border Terrier is a lively and gentle dog. It is loyal and eager to please, which makes it easy to train. Its affectionate manner makes it excellent with children and unaggressive. It may grow up to be timid if not properly socialized since puppyhood.

The Border Terrier is a bold hunter. It likes to dig and wiggle their way in and out of holes. This breed generally gets along with other dogs, but is not to be trusted with hamsters, rabbits, rats, or birds. The Border Terrier needs to be attended to most of the time because it gets restless when left alone.

Breed Group: Terrier

Weight: males 13-16 lbs (6-7 kg), females 11-14 lbs (5-6 kg)

Height: males 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), females 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)

Color: The coat of the Border Terrier can be red, blue and tan, tan, and grizzle and tan. White hair on the chest is okay, but white hair on the feet is not acceptable.

Country of Origin: The Border Terrier originates in the Cheviot Hills near the English and Scottish border. It was bred to help drive foxes away from the farms.

Grooming: In grooming the Border Terrier, brushing the coat weekly and having professional grooming twice a year is enough. Bathe the dog only when necessary.

Activities: The Border Terrier needs lot of exercise to cope up with its huge amount of stamina. This breed is known to hunt down fox, marten, otter, and badger. Other talents include tracking, watchdogging, agility, and competitions and performances.

Other Info: The Border Terrier has a life expectancy of 15 or more years. It is prone to CECS (Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome) or “Spike’s Disease”, which is a canine health problem common in Border Terriers. This breed doesn’t exhibit any pain even when it is seriously ill so the owner must pay close attention always. The Border Terrier will get along fine in an apartment as long as it is taken outdoors from time to time and exercised.

AKA: Czesky Terrier, Cesky Terrier

Description: The Bohemian Terrier is a moderately long dog with a robust body and short legs. It has a long head with a bushy beard, a mustache, and bushy eyebrows. The eyes are brown for the gray-blue dog and yellow for the brown one. The blue-gray dog has black nose and lips while the brown dog has liver ones. The ears are triangular, and folds close to the head. The tail is 7-8 inches long, undocked, and carried horizontally when the Bohemian Terrier gets excited.

Dynamics: The Bohemian Terrier is calm but playful dog. It is sweet and affectionate, and is excellent with children. This is also a loyal and protective breed, only fairly friendly with strangers but still attentive.

The Bohemian Terrier is easy to train. It is very important to socialize it since puppyhood for it to get along very well with people and other dogs and animals. Despite times when it becomes stubborn and feisty, the Bohemian Terrier is an excellent companion dog.

Breed Group: Gun Dog, Terrier

Weight: 13-23 lbs (6-10 kg)

Height: 10-13 inches (25-32 cm)

Color: The Bohemian Terrier comes in various shades of gray-blue (with tan, gray, white, or yellow markings) or light coffee brown. Puppies are born black though, and the coat lightens only when the dog is two years old. The skin pigment is gray for the blue-gray dog and flesh-colored for the brown one.

Country of Origin: The Bohemian Terrier comes from the Czech Republic, bred by Frantisek Horak. This breed was only recognized back in 1963.

Grooming: Regular trimming is needed in grooming the Bohemian Terrier. Long hair on the stomach, legs, and around the face is left alone. Clip the hair with electric clippers. Its long hair has to be brushed and combed at least twice a week. Clip away excess hair from the pads of the feet and in the ear passages.

Activities: The Bohemian Terrier is a very active breed. It enjoys running and playing. It has an average demand for exercise. Aside from being a great companion dog, this breed is also used for hunting, tracking, and as a watch and guard dog.

Other Info: The Bohemian Terrier has a life expectancy of 12-15 years. It is a generally healthy breed, although it is prone to Scottie Cramp (a minor condition causing awkward movement). The Bohemian Terrier will be fine in an apartment as long as it is taken outdoors from time to time.

AKA: N/A

Description: A breed that has a fox-like expression. They have a strong, active,well muscled and deep ribs body with a muzzle that’s also strong but not too long nor heavy, head is broad that’s proportion length, with large teeth, and mouth overshot. Nose is black and has wide apart deep set hazel eyes, medium in size with shaggy like eyebrows. Their ears are small and pointed that is carried erectly and set wide apart like their eyes. Tails are hairy but not feathery and proportioned to their head. They have sloping shoulders with medium length legs, its forefeet larger than hind feet. They have shaggy outercoat with soft undercoat. They come in variety of colors but usually colors on dogs from their younger age do change even as they grow older.

Temperament: Cairn Terrier are a very loyal breed. Also, this breed is known for their alertness, being lovable and friendly. They can socialize to other people and to other dogs as well. Thus, they could always stand up and show everybody their true markings of characteristics as a true terrier breed. But, according to the breeders, they also have some differences females are more independent compared to males but male cairn terriers are described always to be a lot affectionate. In addition, this breed is very sociable. They are not hard to discipline and train because they are born intelligent so they could easily follow instructions and enjoy doing tricks. Moreover, they can be handled without any worries because they could easily adopt to new home. But without proper leadership, they could be destructive that would lead to excessive barking. And be aware that Cairns likes to dig searching for vermin so it is advisable not to leave them without proper supervision as they may destroy your favorite landscape in your yard.

Activity: This breed is very playful, they like playing with children and socialize. They also enjoy playing tricks and be trained by their owners. A daily walk would also do good for them to avoid behavioral problems and a good romp would also be fun for them as long as within a safe and open area.

Grooming: The Cairn sheds little to no hair. They should be bathe once a month and brush their coat gently with a soft brush. Nails be cut regularly. Their shaggy coat requires a little maintenance but should not be neglected to avoid the look of a matted mess. A proper coat care should be implemented also trim the hair around their eyes and ears with a blunt-nosed scissors for a good effect.

Health Problems: excessive eating would not do good for Cairn so give them just an ample but complete meals to stay healthy. Fleas is not good for their skin since they are allergic with it. You have to avoid those by giving them proper hygiene and medication for fleas.

Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Terrier
Color: The coat comes in red, brindle, blackish, sand and various shades of gray. Any color except white is acceptable.
Height: Dogs 10-13 inches (25-33 cm) ; Bitches 9-12 inches (23-30 cm)
Weight: Dogs 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg) ; Bitches 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)
Country Of Origin: Scotland

Dynamics: Generally, A Cairn terrier breed is a discipline dog with good attitude. They are calm as long as they are provided with proper exercise and care. They are smart thus, they are easy to train. A very friendly breed, they love to play with children.