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VET 135 Week 2
Terrier Group Breeds
Question | Answer |
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Airedale Terrier | Colors include black & tan, grizzle & tan Used for police duty in Germany & Great Britain Used as wartime messengers Ratter dogs |
American Hairless Terrier | Prone to Legg/Calve Perthes Disease Causes fewer allergic reactions than any other breed of dog Only hairless breed with normal dentition |
American Staffordshire Terrier | "Pit bull" Known for their staffy smile Great guard dogs Prone to cerebellar ataxia |
Australian Terrier | High energy Affectionate Colors include Blue & tan, sandy, red First Australian breed to be recognized Introduced to the US in the 1940's |
Bedlington Terrier | Used by gypsy & poachers to catch game Predisposed to copper toxicosis |
Border Terrier | Otter-like head Coat requires stripping 2-3x a year Great childhood playmates |
Bull Terrier | Requires human companionship to survive VERY stubborn Not big barkers "pit bull" |
Cairn Terrier | Obedient Cheerful Short, wide head Will engage any dog, any time |
Cesky Terrier | Called the Bohemian Terrier Family oriented dog All shades of grey Prone to luxating patella, heart disease |
Dandie Dinmont Terrier | Distinct breed since 1700's Big eyes Prone to lymphoma Colors: Mustard & pepper Does not shed Reserved towards strangers |
Glen of Imaal Terrier | Used to rid home & farm of vermin Hunted fox & badger Longer than tall Feet should turn out Gets bored with repetition |
Irish Terrier | ONLY all red terrier Nicknamed "Daredevil" used as a messenger and sentinel in WWI Oldest of the terrier breeds |
Kerry Blue Terrier | Originated in Ireland Hypoallergenic Needs space |
Lakeland Terrier | Developed to protect sheep from foxes Quiet disposition Colors: black, black & tan, blue, blue & tan, grizzle & tan, liver, red, red grizzle, wheaten Not recommended as a first dog |
Manchester Terrier | 2 versions: Standard version & Toy version Vermin hunter, game courser Von-Willebrand's disease Thyroiditis Bonds with one owner |
Miniature Bull Terrier | Expensive, $2,500+ Most breeding's require AI and C-Section Clownish Lens luxation& glaucoma, subaortic stenosis, mitral valve dysplasia, kidney failure, neurological disorders, deafness |
Miniature Schnauzer | Most popular of the Schnauzers Prone to eye diseases High prey drive Doesn't do well alone, good travel companion |
Norfolk Terrier | Drop ears Fearless Weather resistant coat Prone to congenital cardiac disease |
Norwich Terrier | Prick ears Smallest working terrier Doesn't do well in excessive heat Colors: black & tan, grizzle, red, res wheaten |
Parson Russel | Athletic, very high energy Coat is broken or smooth Prone to deafness Ratters |
Rat Terrier | Inquisitive Prone to Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease Don't do well without human companionship Seasonal shedders |
Russell Terrier | White body with colored marking (brown, black, cream, tan, tri-color) Tail may be natural or docked |
Scottish Terrier | "Scottie" Originated as a badger and fox hunter Thrive as housepets Long head in proportion to his size Bold Scottie cramp, Von Willebrand's disease, allergies, cancer, hypothyroidism, liver disease |
Sealyham Terrier | Spirited Tendency to not be as bold as other terriers Head should be 1 inch longer than the neck Nose must be black White with badger, lemon, or tan markings |
Skye Terrier | Originally bred by farmers to kill fox, badger, and other. Calmer than many terrier breeds Suspicious of strangers |
Smooth Fox Terrier | Prone to cardiac disease Excellent watch dogs Always white with colored markings |
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier | Devoted to its master Always wheaten Less scrappy than an average terrier |
Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Tenacious "Pit Bull" Originated for bull & bear baiting Tend to sink Prone to hereditary cataracts, cleft palate, and elongated soft palate Almost all colors are acceptable |
Welsh Terrier | Low shed Colors: black & tan, grizzle & tan Docked tails Prone to glaucoma and epilepsy Easily distracted during training |
West Highland White Terrier | "Westie" Should have ETE Very high energy & Very high prey drive Needs daily vigorous exercise |
Wire Fox Terrier | Harsh, wire hair Hardy constitution Younger of the fox terriers |