Breeds and Referral Links

"All dogs are great...any Terrier is better"

There are currently 27 Terrier breeds recognized by the AKC, whose sizes range from fairly small, as in the Norfolk, Cairn or West Highland White Terrier, to the grand Airedale Terrier.

These are a feisty but fun loving bunch, they are also very smart, alert,
enthusiastic, energetic, loyal and fearless. Terriers love to play and always
look like they are ready and waiting for some exciting action. And if it doesn't happen, they will find a way to let you know they want some attention. You'll never have a chance to get bored with a terrier around the house.

Most of the Terrier breeds were originally developed in the British Isles. They were mainly used in hilly farmland to do some herding, hunt down small animals in dens or burrows or chase down vermin. Their coat, strong jaws, digging ability and quickness have equipped them well for these jobs.

Because they are so lively and engaging, it naturally evolved that in addition to their working abilities, they also became beloved pets and companions.

These are the breeds that belong to the Terrier Group:

For detailed information on breeds, breed standards, temperament, and all pertinent information, click on the links to these National Breed Clubs, sanctioned by the AKC. We have also listed some of our very reputable and responsible member breeders. If you are going to purchase a dog, PLEASE go through a breeder that is a member of the National Breed Club.

BREED	NATIONAL BREED CLUB	MEMBER BREEDERS
Airdale Terrier	www.airedale.org/	Nancy & Ray Dunleavy ( breed /Rescue) cherrydun@hotmail.com
American Staffordshire	www.amstaff.org/
Australian Terrier	www.australianterrier.org/
Bedlington Terrier	bedlingtonamerica.com/	Jo Ann Miller & Thomas Nourse JAMinFlaUSA@Yahoo.com
Border Terrier	www.btcoa.org/
Bull Terrier	www.minibull.org/
Cairn Terrier	www.cairnterrier.org/
Dandee Dinmont	ddtca.org/
Glen of Imaal	www.glens.org/
Irish Terrier	www.itca.info/
Kerry Blue Terrier	www.uskbtc.com/
Lakeland Terrier	www.uslakelandterrier.org/
Manchester Terrier	clubs.akc.org/amtc/index.htm
Miniature Bull	* http://amsc.us/
Miniature Schnauzer	* http://amsc.us/	Brenda Brown bjbmsch@netzero.com Amy Gordon aragonms@worldnet.att.net Louise Gross cocobayterriers@yahoo.com
Norfolk Terrier	www.norfolkterrierclub.org/
Norwich Terrier	norwichterrierclub.org/
Parson Russel Terrier	www.prtaa.org/
Scottish Terrier	www.stca.biz/	Sonia Hollnagel 407-579-4405
Sealyham Terrier	clubs.akc.org/sealy/	Nancy & Ray Dunleavy ( breed /Rescue) cherrydun@hotmail.com
Skye Terrier	clubs.akc.org/skye/
Smooth Fox Terrier	www.aftc.org/
Soft Coated Wheaten	www.scwtca.org/	Helen Fraguela www.moonstruckscwt.com
Staffordshire Bull	www.amstaff.org/	Dale Porcher www.thrasherstaffs.com
Welsh Terrier	clubs.akc.org/wtca/	Matt O'Farrell www.seaplumewelshterriers.com
West Highland White	www.westieclubamerica.com/
Wire Fox Terrier	www.aftc.org/