34 breeds in this group

Terrier Dog Breeds — Complete Guide

Spirited, energetic dogs bred to hunt vermin. Full of personality. Terriers are feisty, tenacious, and endlessly entertaining companions.

Avg Energy: 4.0/5

Avg Trainability: 3.3/5

Avg Kid-Friendly: 3.9/5

Foundation Stock Herding Hound Hybrid Miscellaneous Non-Sporting Sporting Terrier Toy Working

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

England · 12-14 years

11-17 kg · Shedding 2/5

Rat Terrier

United States · 12-18 years

4-11 kg · Shedding 2/5

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Teddy Roosevelt Terrier

United States · 14-16 years

4-11 kg · Shedding 2/5

Jack Russell Terrier

England · 13-16 years

6-8 kg · Shedding 3/5

American Pit Bull Terrier

United States · 12-16 years

14-27 kg · Shedding 2/5

American Staffordshire Terrier

United States · 12-16 years

20-32 kg · Shedding 2/5

Border Terrier

England/Scotland · 12-15 years

5-7 kg · Shedding 2/5

Russell Terrier

England · 12-14 years

4-6 kg · Shedding 2/5

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American Hairless Terrier

United States · 14-16 years

5-7 kg · Shedding 1/5

Bull Terrier

England · 12-13 years

22-32 kg · Shedding 2/5

Smooth Fox Terrier

England · 12-15 years

7-8 kg · Shedding 2/5

Manchester Terrier

England · 15-17 years

5-10 kg · Shedding 2/5

Miniature Bull Terrier

England · 11-13 years

11-15 kg · Shedding 2/5

Parson Russell Terrier

England · 13-15 years

6-8 kg · Shedding 2/5

Miniature Schnauzer

Germany · 12-15 years

5-9 kg · Shedding 1/5

Australian Terrier

Australia · 11-15 years

5-7 kg · Shedding 2/5

Cairn Terrier

Scotland · 13-15 years

6-7 kg · Shedding 2/5

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Scotland/England · 12-15 years

8-11 kg · Shedding 2/5

Norfolk Terrier

England · 12-16 years

5-6 kg · Shedding 1/5

Norwich Terrier

England · 12-15 years

5-6 kg · Shedding 1/5

West Highland White Terrier

Scotland · 13-15 years

6-10 kg · Shedding 2/5

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

Ireland · 12-14 years

14-18 kg · Shedding 1/5

Bedlington Terrier

England · 11-16 years

8-10 kg · Shedding 1/5

Cesky Terrier

Czech Republic · 12-15 years

6-10 kg · Shedding 1/5

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Ireland · 10-15 years

14-16 kg · Shedding 2/5

Irish Terrier

Ireland · 13-15 years

11-12 kg · Shedding 1/5

Lakeland Terrier

England · 12-15 years

7-8 kg · Shedding 1/5

Sealyham Terrier

Wales · 12-14 years

10-11 kg · Shedding 1/5

Airedale Terrier

England · 11-14 years

20-29 kg · Shedding 1/5

Wire Fox Terrier

England · 12-15 years

7-9 kg · Shedding 1/5

Kerry Blue Terrier

Ireland · 12-15 years

15-18 kg · Shedding 1/5

Welsh Terrier

Wales · 12-15 years

9-10 kg · Shedding 1/5

Scottish Terrier

Scotland · 12-15 years

8-10 kg · Shedding 2/5

Skye Terrier

Scotland · 12-14 years

16-18 kg · Shedding 2/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Terrier dogs?

Spirited, energetic dogs bred to hunt vermin. Full of personality. Terriers are feisty, tenacious, and endlessly entertaining companions.

How many Terrier breeds are there?

There are 34 Terrier breeds in our database. Popular examples include Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Rat Terrier, Teddy Roosevelt Terrier.

Are Terrier dogs good family pets?

Terrier breeds average 3.9/5 for kid-friendliness and 3.3/5 for trainability. The most family-friendly Terrier breeds include Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Rat Terrier, Teddy Roosevelt Terrier. Individual breed traits vary, so always research specific breeds.