Terrier breeds include a group of dogs that were bred to be strong, hard working and full of spirit. 

They are mostly quite small, sturdily built and packed with personality.

TERRIER BREEDS

TERRIER MIXES

TERRIER NAMES

TERRIER HEALTH

TERRIER LIFESPAN

FOOD & FEEDING

Bred originally to help with pest control, guard property and work as hunting companions, Terriers needed to be tough. 

They are to this day loyal little dogs, and tend to be bold and protective. 

However with good socialization and breeding they can also make absolutely wonderful family pets. 

You just need to be a little careful if you have other small animals in the house, as their predatory instincts are still keen.

Terrier Breeds

Although normally smaller, the Terrier breeds do include some larger dogs too, such as the Airedale and Pitbull Terrier. 

Before choosing the right dog for your family, get to know them by diving into our fun guides.  

Airedale Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier

Australian Terrier

Bedlington Terrier

Biewer Terrier

Border Terrier

Boston Terrier

Bull Terrier

Cairn Terrier

Cesky Terrier

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Fox Terriers

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Irish Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier

Kerry Blue Terrier

Lakeland Terrier

Manchester Terrier

Norfolk Terrier

Parson Russell Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Pitbull Terrier

Rat Terrier

Sealyham Terrier

Scottish Terrier

Skye Terrier

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Welsh Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier

How Many Terrier Breeds Are There? 

There are 31 breeds of dog officially categorized as terriers. 

But there are so many more than that if you count mixes as well. 

And first generation crosses in dogs are becoming more popular by the minute!

Terrier Mixes 

A Terrier mix has at least one, but often two, Terrier breeds combined to make a litter of cross bred puppies.  

They can have more in common with one parent or the other. 

And there is no predicting how they might come out!

So if you want a Terrier mix, you need to be happy to have a puppy that is like either parent, or a combination of the two.

Airedoodle

Boglen Terrier

Jackabee

Borkie

Border Jack

Boston Huahua

Care Tzu

Chihuahua Terrier

Chorkie

Corgi Pitbull

Corkie

Foodle

Frenchton

Jack Chi

Jackapoo

Morkie

Pitbull Yorkie

Pom Terrier

Scoodle

Westiepoo

Yorkipoo

Terrier Health

These little dogs tend to be fairly healthy and have reasonably good lifespans.

Provided they haven’t suffered from extreme changes to their structure in recent years, like the Boston Terrier has. 

Their flattened face unfortunately puts them in a worse position than the average terrier. 

Any pedigree dog however can be prone to suffer from hereditary genetic diseases. 

So when you know which of the Terrier breeds is right for you, take a look at their full article and make sure that the puppy’s parents are health tested against any relevant conditions.

Terrier Lifespan

Terrier lifespan varies from dog to dog. 

In general, smaller breeds tend to have longer average lifespans than larger breeds. 

Which benefits the usual shorter statured Terrier breeds.

How Long Do Dogs Live?

Longest Living Dog Breeds

Boston Terrier Lifespan

Terrier Names

Because Terrier breeds have a lot in common, finding their names can often follow the same fun process. 

If you have your heart set on a particular Terrier breed then check out their naming article below. 

But for the most part, any Terrier name will fit most Terriers!

Bull Terrier Names

Pitbull Names

Yorkie Names

And of course there are some names that work well for any dog!

They can be more of a reflection of your own taste or style.

   

COOL dog names

CUTE dog names

SMALL dog names

FEMALE dog names

MALE dog names

UNIQUE dog names

Terrier Food and Feeding

The best Terrier food caters to smaller breeds that are very active. 

They should fit your dog’s life stage, and come in a form that’s easy to pick up, chew and swallow. 

The right food for them, and the right feeding schedule, will change with them as they grow.

Dog Food & Feeding

Pitbull Food

Yorkie Food

Boston Terrier Puppy Food

Pitbull Puppy Food

Yorkie Puppy Food

Feeding a Bull Terrier Puppy

Feeding a Pitbull Puppy

Feeding a Yorkie Puppy

Are The Terrier Breeds Right For Me? 

Terriers can make brilliant family pets, and working companions too. 

They need lots of socialization as puppies, and benefit from positive reinforcement based training as they grow. 

If you are an active home, that loves spending time with your dog, then a Terrier could be your perfect pet.

Our top three Terrier breeds include the Jack Russell Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier and Border Terrier. What are your favorites? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!