TERRIER

In the terrier group there are breeds that have large size, activity and behavior differences. There are ones that are engaged in hunting on land and water, those who serve to guard assets, for herding, for bull fighting or with other dogs. Others are, simply, what we call pets nowadays: kind company dogs that socialize with man at their homes, forming part of the family.

The Yorkshire’s fur shine and softness is a product of chance: textile industry workers used to pet the dogs that rid them from mice and rats with lanolin stained hands.

The terrier is such a heterogeneous group that we can find from a Staffordshire bullterrier, which was bred by man for fighting during centuries making it participate in fights that even ended in death, to the small Yorkshire terrier, that originally engaged in mice hunting around warehouses and stables. The first one is compact, powerful and strong, while the second is delicate, fun and white. While there are several animals grouped in breeds as diverse as interesting.

To the left, the West Highland white terrier: as a breed it is obedient, but each animal has a distinct personality. To the right, a fox terrier specimen, who frequently suffer deafness problems, so it is best to consult with a veterinarian.