The Terrier Dog Breeds

*Airedale Terrier*

*The Airedale Terrier breed is a medium sized, square-shaped dog with a short wiry coat, whiskers, and a goatee. It was used for hunting a variety of predators including badgers, weasels, otters, foxes, and water rats as well as for police work, guard work, and the carrying of war dispatches.

*Origin: England

*Other names: Waterside Terrier...Bingley Terrier

*Description: Fun-loving...spirited...rowdy...protective...stubborn...bold...courageous...able to withstand pain and injury

*Behavior: Behavior problems may include indoor restlessness, excessive barking especially as a puppy, jumping on visitors, and possibly dominance challenges toward family members.

*Compatible with children: Yes...but, they do better with children if they are raised with them from an early age.

*Typical Female Weight: Varies...50 + lbs
*Typical Male Weight: Varies...50 + lbs

*Average life span: 10-14 years.

Temperament Level	Very High	High	Medium	Low	Very Low
1.Indoor Activity
2.Outdoor Activity
3.Vigor
4.Dominance Toward Strange Dogs
5.Dominance Toward Familiar People
6.Emotional Stability
7.Sociability - Within Family
8.Sociability - With Children
8.Sociability - With Strangers
9.Learning - Obedience
10.Guard Dog Ability
11.Watch Dog Ability

*American Staffordshire / Staffordshire Bull Terriers*

*The American Staffordshire Terrier breed is about 18" at the shoulder, but owing to its powerfully muscular and stocky build, it may weigh more than 50 lbs. Some specimens reach 70 lbs. The general appearance is that of a straight-legged Bulldog with a rounded muzzle. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the English version of the breed, is smaller and lighter than the American, but has essentially the same temperament. In the past these breeds were used for pit fighting.

*Origin: United States...England

*Nicknames: AmStaff...Staff...Stafford...Staffy

*Description: Very bold...docile...courageous...agile...speedy...gentle and easy going with the family...ok with strangers if a dominate family member is present, but a menace to them when encountered alone...can accept a new master quickly.

*Behavior: Behavior problems may include indoor restlessness, dominance challenges to submissive people, potential danger to visitors if the dog is untrained and house soiling. This dog breed needs firm, and continuous training not to attack other dogs.

*Compatible with children: Use discretion...if raised from puppyhood these breeds can be good with children, but never leave a strange child alone with these dogs.

*Typical Female Weight: 55-65 lbs American Bull Terrier
*Typical Male Weight: 54-65 lbs American Bull Terrier

*Typical Female Weight: 24-34 lbs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
*Typical Male Weight: 28-38 lbs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

*Average life span: 10-15 years.

Temperament Level

Very High

High

Medium

Low

Very Low

1.Indoor Activity

2.Outdoor Activity

3.Vigor

4.Dominance Toward Strange Dogs

5.Dominance Toward Familiar People

6.Emotional Stability

7.Sociability - Within Family

8.Sociability - With Children

8.Sociability - With Strangers

9.Learning - Obedience

10.Guard Dog Ability

11.Watch Dog Ability

*Australian Terrier*

*The Australian Terrier breed, one of the smallest of the working Terriers, was used to tend sheep and guard the mines.

*Origin: Australia

*Nicknames: Aussie

*Description: Easygoing...eager to please...friendly...affectionate...natural ratter and hedge hunter...vocally quiet for a terrier...always on the go...courageous...spirited...air of assurance.

*Behavior: The only behavior problem may be irritable snapping if teased or provoked.

*Compatible with children: Use discretion...if raised from puppyhood these breeds can be good with children

*Typical Female Weight: 9-14 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 12-14 lbs

*Average life span: 12-15 + years

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