Terrier Dog Breeds

Terriers are feisty, energetic dogs originally bred to hunt vermin. Their bold personalities and compact size make them spirited companions.

33 breeds in this group

Miniature Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Friendly · Smart · Obedient

5–9 kg12–15 yrs

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Friendly · Happy · Deeply Devoted

13.6–18.1 kg12–14 yrs

Airedale Terrier

Airedale Terrier

Friendly · Clever · Courageous

22.7–31.8 kg11–14 yrs

Bull Terrier

Bull Terrier

Playful · Charming · Mischievous

22.7–38.6 kg12–13 yrs

Cairn Terrier

Cairn Terrier

Alert · Cheerful · Busy

6–7.3 kg13–15 yrs

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Clever · Brave · Tenacious

11–17 kg12–14 yrs

Russell Terrier

Russell Terrier

Alert · Inquisitive · Lively

4–8 kg12–14 yrs

American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier

Confident · Smart · Good-Natured

18–32 kg12–16 yrs

Rat Terrier

Rat Terrier

Friendly · Inquisitive · Lovable

4.5–11 kg12–18 yrs

Border Terrier

Border Terrier

Affectionate · Happy · Plucky

5–7 kg12–15 yrs

Wire Fox Terrier

Wire Fox Terrier

Confident · Alert · Gregarious

7–9 kg12–15 yrs

Welsh Terrier

Welsh Terrier

Friendly · Spirited · Intelligent

9–10 kg12–15 yrs

Norwich Terrier

Norwich Terrier

Affectionate · Alert · Curious

4.5–5.5 kg12–15 yrs

Miniature Bull Terrier

Miniature Bull Terrier

Upbeat · Mischievous · Comical

8–15 kg11–13 yrs

Irish Terrier

Irish Terrier

Bold · Dashing · Tenderhearted

11–12.5 kg13–15 yrs

Parson Russell Terrier

Parson Russell Terrier

Friendly · Clever · Athletic

6–8 kg13–15 yrs

Smooth Fox Terrier

Smooth Fox Terrier

Friendly · Independent · Amusing

6.8–8.2 kg12–15 yrs

Norfolk Terrier

Norfolk Terrier

Fearless · Alert · Fun-Loving

5–5.4 kg12–16 yrs

Kerry Blue Terrier

Kerry Blue Terrier

Smart · Alert · People-Oriented

15–18 kg12–15 yrs

Manchester Terrier (Standard)

Manchester Terrier (Standard)

Spirited · Bright · Keenly Observant

5.4–10 kg15–17 yrs

American Hairless Terrier

American Hairless Terrier

Energetic · Alert · Curious

5–7 kg14–16 yrs

Australian Terrier

Australian Terrier

Affectionate · Courageous · Spirited

6–7 kg11–15 yrs

Bedlington Terrier

Bedlington Terrier

Loyal · Charming · Frollicking

7.7–10.4 kg11–16 yrs

Lakeland Terrier

Lakeland Terrier

Friendly · Confident · Bold

7–8 kg12–15 yrs

Sealyham Terrier

Sealyham Terrier

Alert · Outgoing · Sense Of Humor

8–11 kg12–14 yrs

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Gentle · Spirited · Bold

13.6–18.1 kg10–15 yrs

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Independent · Smart · Proud

8.2–10.9 kg12–15 yrs

Skye Terrier

Skye Terrier

Courageous · Good-Tempered · Canny

11.3–20.4 kg12–14 yrs

Cesky Terrier

Cesky Terrier

Clever · Adventurous · Family-Oriented

6.4–10 kg12–15 yrs

Jack Russell Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier

Energetic · Fearless · Alert

5–8 kg13–16 yrs

Scottish Terrier

Scottish Terrier

Independent · Confident · Dignified

8.5–10 kg12–15 yrs

Teddy Roosevelt Terrier

Teddy Roosevelt Terrier

Playful · Versatile · Intelligent

3.6–11.3 kg14–16 yrs

West Highland White Terrier

West Highland White Terrier

Friendly · Hardy · Independent

6.8–9.5 kg12–16 yrs

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