Choosing A Small Dog – Terriers
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If you don’t have the space for a large dog, there are a lot of smaller breeds that are suited to condos or smaller backyards. Yet while many love the lap dogs, there are also those that prefer the mannerisms of larger dogs. For these people, who like the temperament of larger dogs but cannot get one, small terrier dogs may be the answer. These little dogs look just like mini-me versions of their cousins, yet they are not submissive like a lap dog.
Small terriers are, in fact, the polar opposite of submissive. They are feisty, strong-willed, self-confident dogs that are tenacious and fearless. Because of this they need an owner who knows how to be ‘top-dog’, so they always know their place in the ‘pack’. This is not the dog to get if you can’t be firm and assertive when it’s necessary. And you can’t let any situation develop, even when you’re playing, when your dog gets to be dominant, even for a moment. Most terriers will challenge their owner some time anyway, even if you do keep the structure of the pack. But if you don’t, you set up some potentially unruly behaviour in your terrier.
Terriers are lovely dogs. They’re affectionate and happy. If they’re socialized properly they should be fine with the household cat, although all other cats will be prey. Terriers have a high prey drive, a leftover from the ratting days, so if you have small children and you have or want a terrier, you should always supervise them together.
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You can see the many small breed terriers below
- Welsh Terrier
- Irish Terrier
- Scottish Terrier
- Smooth Fox Terrier
- Border Terrier
- Cairn Terrier
- West Highland White Terrier
- Norwich Terrier and Norfolk Terrier
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Australian Terrier
- Toy Manchester Terrier
- Manchester Terrier
- Miniature Bull Terrier
- Sealyham Terrier
Kerry Blue Terrier - Boston Terrier
- Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Though terriers share the above characteristics in common, the various breeds have their own particular qualities. And the differences extend beyond how they look, to their personality Some breeds do need more grooming compared to others, even within the terrier group. That can be an important consideration when choosing a dog.
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