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Terrier

A terrier is a dog of any one of many breeds or landraces of terrier type, which are typically small, wiry, very active and fearless dogs. Terrier breeds vary greatly in size from just a couple of pounds to over 70 pounds and are usually categorized by size or function...

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Terrier Group

Terrier Group is the name of a breed Group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. In general, a Terrier Group includes one particular type of dog, the Terrier, although other types may be included in a kennel club's Terrier Group...

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The Fédération Cynologique Internationale

Fédération Cynologique Internationale

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(FCI) additionally divides groups into subgroups, which the other main English-speaking kennel clubs do not. The FCI Terrier Group is made up of four different sections.

Section 1 : Large and medium-sized Terriers
Section 2 : Small-sized Terriers
Section 3 : Bull type Terriers
Section 4 : Toy Terriers

The FCI sorts the breeds in the group by section and country of origin as follows:

Section 1 : Large and Medium Sized Terriers

1. Germany
- Deutscher Jagdterrier (German Hunting Terrier)
2. Great Britain
- Airedale Terrier
  Airedale Terrier
  The Airedale Terrier is a breed of the terrier type that originated in Airedale, a geographic area in Yorkshire, England. It is traditionally called the "King of Terriers" because it is the largest of the terrier breeds...
- Bedlington Terrier
  Bedlington Terrier
  The Bedlington Terrier is a breed of terrier named after the mining town of Bedlington, Northumberland in North East England.- Description :Appearance:...
- Border Terrier
  Border Terrier
  The Border Terrier is a small, rough-coated breed of dog of the terrier group. Originally bred as fox and vermin hunters, Border Terriers share ancestry with Dandie Dinmont Terriers and Bedlington Terriers....
- Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  The Smooth Fox Terrier is a breed of dog, one of many terrier breeds. It was the first breed in the fox terrier family to be given official recognition by The Kennel Club...
- Fox Terrier (Wire)
  Fox Terrier (Wire)
  The Wire Fox Terrier is a breed of dog, one of many terrier breeds. It is an instantly recognizable fox terrier breed. Although it bears a resemblance to the Smooth Fox Terrier, they are believed to have been developed separately.-Appearance:...
- Lakeland Terrier
  Lakeland Terrier
  The Lakeland Terrier is a dog breed, which takes its name from its home of origin, the Lake District in England. The dog is a small to mid-size member of the Terrier family. While independent in personality, it interacts well with owners and all family members, and is mostly hypo-allergenic...
- Manchester Terrier
  Manchester Terrier
  The Manchester Terrier is a breed of dog of the smooth-haired terrier type.-Appearance:Manchester Terriers are considered by most to be the oldest of all identifiable terrier breeds, finding mention in works dating from as early as the 16th century. In 1570 Dr...
- Parson Russell Terrier
  Parson Russell Terrier
  The Parson Russell Terrier is a breed of small white terrier that originates from the Fox Terriers of the 18th century. The breed is named after the person credited with the creation of this type of dog, the Reverend John "Jack" Russell...
- Welsh Terrier
  Welsh Terrier
  The Welsh Terrier is a British breed of dog. It was originally bred for hunting fox, rodents and badger , but during the last century it has mainly been bred for showing. Despite this, it has retained its terrier strength of character and therefore requires firm, non-aggressive handling...
3. Ireland
- Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier
  Glen of Imaal Terrier
  The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a breed of dog of the terrier category and one of four Irish terrier breeds. It is sometimes called the Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier or the Wicklow Terrier. It originates in the Glen of Imaal in County Wicklow, Ireland...
- Irish Terrier
  Irish Terrier
  The Irish Terrier is a dog breed from Ireland, one of many breeds of Terrier.The Irish Terrier is an active and compactly sized dog that is suited for life in both rural and city environments. Its harsh red coat protects it from all kinds of weather....
- Kerry Blue Terrier
  Kerry Blue Terrier
  The Kerry Blue Terrier is a breed of dog. Mistakenly thought to be from County Kerry in South West Ireland, it's actually from Tipperary in South Central Ireland. In Ireland it is often called the Irish Blue Terrier...
- Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
  Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
  The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is a breed of dog originating from Ireland. There are four coat varieties: Traditional Irish, Heavy Irish, English, and American...

Section 2 : Small Sized Terriers

1. Australia
- Australian Terrier
  Australian Terrier
  The Australian Terrier is a small sized breed of dog of the terrier dog type. The breed was developed in Australia, although the ancestral types of dogs from which the breed descends were from Great Britain.- Appearance :...
- Jack Russell Terrier
  Jack Russell Terrier
  The Jack Russell terrier is a small terrier that has its origins in fox hunting. It is principally white-bodied smooth, rough or broken-coated which is commonly confused with the Parson Russell terrier and the Russell terrier with the term "Jack Russell" commonly misapplied to other small white...
2. Great Britain
- Cairn Terrier
  Cairn Terrier
  The Cairn Terrier is the oldest of the terrier breeds, originating in the Scottish Highlands and recognized as one of Scotland's earliest working dogs...
- Dandie Dinmont Terrier
  Dandie Dinmont Terrier
  A Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a small Scottish breed of dog in the terrier family. The breed has a very long body, short legs, and a distinctive "top-knot" of hair on the head. A character in Sir Walter Scott's novel Guy Mannering has lent the name to the breed, with "Dandie Dinmont" thought to be...
- Norfolk Terrier
  Norfolk Terrier
  The Norfolk Terrier is a British breed of dog. Prior to gaining recognition as an independent breed in 1960, it was a variety of the Norwich Terrier, distinguished from the "prick eared" Norwich by its "drop ears"...
- Norwich Terrier
  Norwich Terrier
  The Norwich Terrier is a breed of dog. It originates in the United Kingdom and was bred to hunt small vermin or rodents.-Appearance:These terriers are one of the smallest terriers , with prick ears and a double coat, which come in red, tan, wheaten, black and tan, and grizzle.-Temperament:These...
- Scottish Terrier
  Scottish Terrier
  The Scottish Terrier , popularly called the Scottie, is a breed of dog. Initially one of the highland breeds of Terrier that were grouped under the name of Skye Terrier, it is one of five breeds of terrier that originated in Scotland, the other four being the modern Skye, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, and...
- Sealyham Terrier
  Sealyham Terrier
  The Sealyham Terrier is a dog breed of the terrier type. The Sealyham Terrier was originally developed in Wales.- History :thumb|right|A Sealyham Terrier photographed in 1915....
- Skye Terrier
  Skye Terrier
  The Skye Terrier is a breed of dog that is a long, low, hardy terrier.-Coat:The Skye is double coated, with a short, soft undercoat and a hard, straight topcoat. The ideal coat length is 5 inches , with no extra credit for a longer coat. The shorter hair of the head veils the forehead and...
- West Highland White Terrier
  West Highland White Terrier
  The West Highland White Terrier, commonly known as the Westie, is a Scottish breed of dog with a distinctive white coat. The modern breed is descended from a number of breeding programes of white terriers in Scotland prior to the 20th century...
3. Japan
- Nihon Teria (Japanese Terrier
  Japanese Terrier
  The is a small terrier native to Japan. It is believed to be descended from the progeny of fox terrier types, pointers and indigenous Japanese dogs. This dog is also known as the Nippon Terrier. The breed is rare, even in Japan.- Appearance :...
  
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4. Czech Republic
- Ceský Teriér (Cesky Terrier
  Cesky Terrier
  The Cesky Terrier is a small terrier type dog originating in Czechoslovakia. The name is pronounced .- History :...
  
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Section 3 : Bull Type Terriers

1. Great Britain
- Bull Terrier
  Bull Terrier
  The Bull Terrier or English Bull Terrier is a breed of dog in the terrier family. They are known for their large, egg-shaped head, small triangular eyes, and "jaunty gait." Their temperament has been described as generally fun-loving, active and clownish...
  - a) Bull Terrier (Standard)
    Bull Terrier
    The Bull Terrier or English Bull Terrier is a breed of dog in the terrier family. They are known for their large, egg-shaped head, small triangular eyes, and "jaunty gait." Their temperament has been described as generally fun-loving, active and clownish...
  - b) Bull Terrier (Miniature)
    Bull Terrier (Miniature)
    The Bull Terrier is a breed with origins in the English White Terrier, the Dalmatian and the Bulldog. The first existence is documented 1872 in The Dogs of British Island.-Appearance:...
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a medium-sized, short-coated, old-time breed of dog. It is an English dog, where it is the 5th most popular breed, and related to the bull terrier...
2. U.S.A.
- American Staffordshire Terrier
  American Staffordshire Terrier
  The American Staffordshire terrier is a medium-sized, short-coated American dog breed. In the early part of the twentieth century the breed gained social stature and was accepted by the American Kennel Club as the American Staffordshire Terrier in 1936...

Section 4 : Toy Terriers

1. Australia
- Australian Silky Terrier
  Australian Silky Terrier
  The Australian Silky Terrier is a small breed of dog of the terrier dog type. The breed was developed in Australia, although the ancestral types and breeds were from Great Britain. It is closely related to the Australian Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier...
2. Great Britain
- English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)
  English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)
  The English Toy Terrier is a small breed of terrier in the toy dog group.-Appearance:According to the Kennel Club, the English Toy Terrier should be in height and in weight. The only permitted color is black with defined tan markings on the legs, chest and face...
- Yorkshire Terrier
  Yorkshire Terrier
  The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog breed of terrier type, developed in the 19th century in the county of Yorkshire, England to catch rats in clothing mills. The defining features of the breed are its size, to , and its silky blue and tan coat...
3. U.S.A.
- Toy Fox Terrier
  Toy Fox Terrier
  The Toy Fox Terrier is a small terrier breed of dog, directly descended from the larger Fox Terrier but considered a separate breed.-Appearance:...

Section 1 : Large and Medium Sized Terriers

Section 2 : Small Sized Terriers

Section 3 : Bull Type Terriers

Section 4 : Toy Terriers

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