The border terrier is a breed of small dog that originated in the United Kingdom. As I’,m a terrier fan, I often get asked ‘Is the Border Terrier Hypoallergenic?’ They are classified as one of the most popular terriers and they may be considered to be hypoallergenic due to their low-shedding coat, but there is … Read more
The Border Terrier is a working terrier of Scotch origin, developed in the Anglo-Scottish border country. The term “border” refers to both the geographic area and its inhabitants (the Scottish Borders). It is a rough-coated breed with a wedge-shaped head, powerful jaws and a tail that curls over the back or side. They are energetic … Read more
Border Terriers have a double coat that works to keep them warm and dry when out and about all day in harsh winters. Their undercoat is soft, thick and fluffy and their outercoat is wiry and bristly. They don’t need all that protection in our warm, well insulated homes and very few people take … Read more
Dogs are wonderful pets that most people prefer to have around them. They are loyal and offer companionship and safety to their owners. The term “a dog is man’s best friend” speaks volumes. The bond between dogs and humans is mutually beneficial, allowing you to love, care for, and nurture them. However, to help you … Read more
The Scottish terrier breed is a popular terrier breed that originated in the highlands of Scotland. They are one of the five Scottish breeds – the others being West Highland Terrier, Dandie Dinmont terriers, Skye terriers and Cairn Terriers. They are informally known as ‘Scotties’ or ‘Scottie Dogs’. Today’s article is all about Scottish Terriers … Read more
A small terrier type, the Plummer terrier is also known as the Pocket Terrier (which may be a more accurate description of this plucky dog). The Plummer comes in two varieties – smooth coat and rough coat, although the smooth is the classic Plummer and the most popular of the two. Both types are quite … Read more
The Lakeland Terrier is a breed of dog originally bred for hunting foxes and squirrels. They are often mistaken for West Highland White Terriers, but they have some very distinct physical characteristics that set them apart from the other terrier breeds. Appearance of the Lakeland Terrier The Lakelands weigh between 15-25 pounds at full maturity, … Read more
The Jack Russell terrier is a sturdy, active dog of medium size whose spirit and affection make him an excellent pet. With his white coat, black/brown markings, confident stance and inquisitive expression, he’s one handsome little dude! As the original “mirror dog,” the Jack Russell seems to be looking right back at you when you … Read more
The Jagd Terrier (German: “hunting terrier”) is a dog type developed from the German Pinscher and Deutscher Spitz, used as all-purpose hunting dogs once they were turned loose in large game coverts for hunting foxes or other quarry. They also served to drive game towards waiting hunters, as beagles do with rabbits. They were also … Read more
