Terriers Flashcards
tough, fearless, self-confident, energetic, independent
from “terra”, meaning “earth”
originally hunters of underground-dwelling vermin
Terrier
Height: 10-11 in
Weight: 15-22 lb
Life Span: 15-22 yr
Origin: UK
Coat: white, thick hair
Ears: small, pointed, erect
Tail: short, straight, erect
Eyes: dark
Body: short legs; compact, sturdy body; forefeet larger than hind feet
Personality: cheeky, cheerful, big ego
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 2/3
Ease of Training: 1/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: fox, badger, vermin
Recognized: AKC
can be bossy with other dogs
West Highland White Terrier
Height: 11-12 in
Weight: 13-18 lb
Life Span: 9-15
Origin: UK
Coat: wheaten, cream, grey, red, brindle; harsh, coarse; shaggy eyebrows
Ears: dark ears with shorter hair
Body: forefeet larger than hind feet; dark hazel eyes
Personality: lively, urge to chase
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 2/3
Ease of Training: 1/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: vermin
Recognized: AKC
originated in Western Isles of Scotland; fits in anywhere; urge to chase anything that moves
Cairn Terrier
Height: 10-11 in
Weight: 20-24 lb
Life Span: 9-15 yrs
Origin: UK
Coat: black, may be wheaten or brindled; harsh, wiry, high maintenance, longer on bottom; long, dense beard, bushy eyebrows
Ears: erect, pointed
Tail: indistinct, straight, medium length
Body: thickset but not heavy
Personality: proud, alert, protective, affectionate, watchful
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 3/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: vermin
Recognized: AKC
First named in late 19th century, has nickname
Scottish Terrier
Height: 10-13 in
Weight: 13-22 lb
Life Span: 12-14
Origin: Czech Republic
Coat: gray-blue, liver; yellow, gray, white markings on beard, cheeks, neck, chest, belly, and limbs; sometimes white collar or white tip to tail; hair left long on front of head, beard, and belly
Ears: drop, triangular
Tail: carried low at crest
Personality: tough, fearless, sometimes willful, needs patient training, relatively relaxed playful character, wary of strangers, may be stubborn or inclined to snap
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 3/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: burrowing, still sometimes used as working dog, watchdog
Recognized: AKC
also known as Czech or Bohemian Terrier
Cesky Terrier
Height: 10-12 in
Weight: 18-20 lb
Life Span: 14 yrs
Origin: UK
Coat: white; longer on lower body and face
Ears: drop, small
Tail: erect, straight, tapered
Eyes: medium, dark, round
Body: broad, deep chest; short legs
Personality: powerful, intelligent, spirited, territorial, stubborn
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 3/3
Ease of Training: 3/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: badgers otters, now a companion
Recognized: AKC
needs persistent training to combat stubbornness; distinctive show clip requires regular maintenance and makes jaw look square
Sealyham Terrier
Height: 9-10 in
Weight: 11-13 lb
Life Span: 14-15 yrs
Origin: UK
Coat: wheaten, red, black/tan, may be grizzled; close lying
Ears: drop
Tail: straight
Eyes: oval, alert, eager
Body: compact, short, sturdy body; strong, blunt muzzle, small/round feet
Personality: cheerful, energetic, sociable with dogs, good companion for fams with older kids
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: rats
Recognized: AKC
social with other dogs but cannot be trusted with other pets; ears distinguish from Norwich Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Height: 8-9 in
Weight: up to 7 lb
Life Span: 12-15
Origin: UK
Coat: dark steel-blue body; silky, fine; rich, bright, tan, long facial and chest hair; parted down middle; clipped short when not showing
Ears: erect, small, v-shaped
Tail: short, erect, darker than rest of coat
Body: level back; black nose; dark, alert eyes
Personality: feisty, brave, energetic, confident, intelligent, affectionate, sweet, loyal
Exercise: 1/3
Grooming: 3/3
Ease of Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: rats and mice
Recognized: AKC
may take advantage if not properly handled; hair folded around paper outside of show ring; topknot tied with ribbon
Yorkshire Terrier
Height: 7-11 in
Weight: 4-8 lb
Life Span: 16 yrs
Origin: Germany
Coat: blue/white/gold; silky, long
Ears: erect, small, v-shaped
Tail: short, erect, long tail plume
Face: black lips, nose, and eye rims
Personality: friendly, big ego, loyal, entertaining, likes long walks
Exercise: 1/3
Grooming: 3/3
Ease of Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: n/a
Recognized: no
bred from unique color variant offspring of Yorkie
Biewer Terrier
Height: up to 9 in
Weight: up to 9 lb
Life Span: 12-15 yrs
Origin: Australia
Coat: gray-blue/tan, silky, long, lighter tan topknot, feet, chest; parts down center of back
Ears: erect, v-shaped
Tail: upturned, high-set
Feet: catlike, small, hidden by hair
Personality: affectionate, sociable, needs firm leadership, instinct to dig and chase
Exercise: 1/3
Grooming: 3/3
Training: 1/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: n/a
Recognized: AKC
instinct to chase puts other small pets at risk; cross between Yorkie and Australian Terrier
Silky Terrier
Height: up to 10 in
Weight: up to 15 lb
Life Span: 15 yrs
Origin: Australia
Coat: red, red/blue; harsh, straight, dense; shorter/feathering on lower/forelegs; soft topknot; shorter on muzzle
Ears: erect
Tail: upturned
Body: straight back
Head: distinct stop
Personality: joyful, likes to chase, wary of strangers, spirited
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 1/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: n/a
Recognized: AKC
Australian Terrier
Height: 13-14 in
Weight: 13-18 lb
Life Span: 15 yrs
Origin: UK
Coat: white body, tan markings, may have black markings, may be just white; short, rough; longer eyebrows
Ears: button, V-shaped
Tail: high-set; white with tan base
Legs: long
Face: deep-set, dark eyes
Personality: high-spirited, restless, intelligent, strong hunting instinct, needs firm hand, may develop behavior issues if unexercised
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: n/a
Recognized: AKC
long legged strain of Jack Russell; created by reverend John Russell in 19th century
Parson Russell Terrier
Height: 10-12 in
Weight: 9-15 lb
Life Span: 13-14 yrs
Origin: UK
Coat: white/tan/black (wirehaired=mostly white coat with tan markings)(smooth-haired=white coat with black/tan markings; black lips)
Ears: button
Tail: upright when active, slightly curved
Body: body longer than legs, round feet
Head: flat-topped head; black nose; black lips; small, dark eyes
Personality: feisty, energetic, bouncy, bold, affectionate
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: foxes; today for rats or companion
Recognized: AKC
Russell Terrier
Height: 14 in
Weight: 35-37 lb
Life Span: 13-14 yrs
Origin: Ireland
Coat: wheaten, blue, brindle; harsh, medium length; soft undercoat
Ears: semi-erect, shorter hair, small
Tail: low-set sometimes, long
Head: broad, domed, well-developed stop
Legs: short legs; strong, compact feet
Personality: ruthless, brave, loyal, sensitive, devoted to right owner
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: badger trials (banned in late 1960’s)
Recognized: AKC
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Height: 10 in
Weight: 10-12 lb
Life Span: 12-15 yrs
Origin: UK
Coat: tan, red, wheaten; may be grizzled black; course around neck creates rough appearance
Ears: erect
Tail: erect, upturned, short
Body: short, compact back; round, catlike feet; short, straight, strong forelegs; dark, oval eyes
Personality: plucky, friendly, wary of strangers, endearing, courageous but gentle
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 1/3
Sociability: 3/3
Recognized: AKC
one of the smallest working terriers; ears distinguish from Norfolk
Norwich Terrier
Height: 15-17 in
Weight: 11-24 lb
Life Span: 13 yrs
Origin: USA
Coat: black with white markings; brindle
Ears: erect, pointed
Tail: low-set, naturally short
Head: square with flat top; short muzzle, black nose; wide-set, round, dark eyes
Feet: small, round, compact
Personality: boisterous, intelligent, determined, alert, friendly
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 1/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: ratting; lost instincts
Recognized: AKC
*“the American Gentleman” for quirky yet dapper looks and docile nature”
Boston Terrier
*Height: 21-22 in
*Weight: 51-71 lb
Life Span: 10-12 yrs
Origin: UK
Coat: variety, brindle, white markings; short
Ears: erect, thin, close-set
Tail: white tip
Head: distinctive oval, long, convex; narrow, dark eyes
Body: wide chest; legs short from hock to foot
Personality: kind, good-natured, well-behaved with right owner
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: bred for pit fighting
Recognized: AKC
Bull Terrier
*Height: up to 14 in
*Weight: 51-71 lb
Life Span: 10-12 yrs
Origin: UK
Coat: variety of colors, short, harsh, glossy, maybe white collar
Ears: erect, triangular
Tail: indistinct. medium.
Head: convex oval head, maybe white blaze
Personality: fun and boisterous, unproblematic with firm owner
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: n/a
Recognized: AKC
smaller relative; nearly died out but was revived in 1920s
Miniature Bull Terrier
Height: 22-24 in
Weight: 40-64 lb
Life Span: 10-12 yrs
Origin: UK
Coat: tan/black grizzle; wiry, wavy
Ears: drop
Tail: high when alert
Head: bearded muzzle; long, flat head,
Body: level back
Personality: boisterous, friendly, intelligent, chaser
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: hunting vermin and larger game like otters; guarding and military work
Recognized: AKC
largest of all terriers; “King of Terriers”
Airedale Terrier
Height: 26-30 in
Weight: 83-143 lb
Life Span: 10-14 yrs
Origin: Russia
Coat: black, wavy; dense beard/whiskers
Ears: drop, shorter hair
Tail: high-set, may curve over back
Body: square, muscular; long thighs; large, compact feet covered in hair
Personality: protective, friendly, big and touch, manageable
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 3/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Recognized: AKC
Job: cold weather military dog
special creation of Soviet Army in 1940s USSR
Black Russian Terrier
Height: 18-19 in
Weight: 24-26 lb
Life Span: 12-15 yrs
Origin: Ireland
Coat: red, wheaten; harsh, wiry; small, white mark on chest
Ears: button, v-shaped
Tail: maybe high-set, long
Head: long head, narrow between ears; beard; bushy eyebrows, small, dark eyes
Body: deep chest
Personality: well-mannered in house, may be belligerent with other dogs
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: n/a
Recognized: AKC
emerged in County Cork Ireland; early ancestry unknown
Irish Terrier
Height: up to 15 in
Weight: 20-22 lb
Life Span: 9-15 yrs
Origin: UK
Coat: black/tan, grizzle; wiry
Ears: button, high-set, small
Tail: upright
Body: small, round catlike feet; long thighs; square, compact body
Head: flat between ears, beard, brows
Personality: smart, neat, easy to manage/train, gained attention as show dog, recognized 1880’s
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 1/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: once used in packs for hunting otters, foxes, badgers
Recognized: AKC
easier to manage than most terriers
Welsh Terrier
Height: 13-16 in
Weight: 18-22 lb
Life Span: 13-15 yrs
Origin: Germany
Coat: smooth/rough coated; black with tan markings (feet, chest, chin)
Ears: button, triangular
Tail: upright
Body: straight, long back, strong neck
Personality: driven, energetic, tireless, fearless, independent
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: all-around hunter
Recognized: FCI
loves loves loves hunting and working
German Hunting Terrier
Height: 18-19 in
Weight: 33-37 lb
Life Span: 14 yrs
Origin: Ireland
Coat: blue, soft, wavy, black feet/beard
Ears: v-shaped, fold over
Tail: indistinct, upright
Body: deep chest, neck runs sloping to shoulders; long, lean head, strong jaw
Personality: lively, playful, boisterous, big heart, intelligent, affectionate
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 3/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Recognized: AKC
Job: versatile guard and farm dog
NATIONAL DOG OF IRELAND; change to blue by 2
Kerry Blue Terrier
Height: 18-19 in
Weight: 35-46 lb
Life Span: 13-14 yrs
Origin: Ireland
Coat: wheaten, soft, silky, loose waves, darker shade on back that fades with age, beard
Ears: triangular ears
Tail: held high
Head: top knot over eyes, large black nose; black nails
Personality: happy go lucky, affectionate, faithful, puppylike temperament into adulthood, highly intelligent
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 3/3
Training: 1/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: ratter, guard
Recognized: AKC
probably one of the oldest irish breeds
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Height: 14-17 in
Weight: 20-22 lb
Life Span: 12-15 yrs
Origin: The Netherlands
Coat: yellow; coarse, wiry, unkempt, waterproof undercoat, forelock falls forward creating disheveled appearance
Ears: drop; darker, covered in shorter hair
Tail: indistinct, low, long
Body: legs less hairy than body, catlike feet, black nails; thing, black rimmed lips
Personality: easy, adaptable, intelligent, companionable, gets along with all, strong
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 1/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: watchdog, rats
Recognized: FCI
rare; nearly went extinct; LOTS OF ENERGY
Dutch Smoushond
Height: 16-17 in
Weight: 18-22 lb
Life Span: 14-15 yrs
Origin: UK
Coat: nonsheding, thick; blue, sandy, liver, may have tan markings;
Show clip: hair left longer on head, tassels on ears
Ears: drop, thin velvety
Tail: indistinct, thin, long, low
Body: arched, flexible back, deep chest, black nose, small eyes, hind legs appear longer than front
Personality: keen, swift, tenacious, tolerant, needs sufficient distraction, affectionate
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: hare and rabbits above ground, now companion and mainly show dog
Recognized: AKC
bred from sight hounds, unique show clip, more tolerant than most terriers
Bedlington Terrier
Height: 10-11 in
Weight: 11-15 lb
Life Span: 13-14
Origin: UK
Coat: red, wheaten, blue/tan; tan on legs; dense, grizzled; thick undercoat
Ears: drop, high-set
Tail: short, thick
Head: short, strong muzzle
Personality: cheerful, energetic yet relaxed, tolerant, good with children and dogs
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: foxes, rats
Recognized: AKC
unusually cooperative/tolerant
Border Terrier
Height: 13-15 in
Weight: 15-18 lb
Life Span: 13-14
Origin: UK
Coat: variety; wiry; bearded
Ears: button, v-shaped, small, carried alertly
Tail: carried high but not curled
Body: strong, moderately short back; broad, strong muzzle, long thighs
Personality: determined, agile, robust, cheerful, tendency to chase and be aggressive with other dogs
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 3/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: foxes over hilly terrain
Recognized: AKC
robust, needs experienced owner; retains tendency to hunt anything that moves and be aggressive with other dogs
Lakeland Terrier
Height: up to 15 in
Weight: up to 18 lb
Life Span: 10
Origin: UK
Coat: tricolor (white predominant, tan, black), alt white; wiry, black patch on back, short beard, tan markings on face, black patch on back; has rarer smooth cousin
Ears: semi-erect, v-shaped
Tail: erect
Body: chest deep but not broad; long, powerful thighs; round, compact feet
Head: head and muzzle equal length, black nose, dark, circular eyes; very slight stop
Personality: cheerful, friendly, good with children, fearless, bold, reciprocates affection, vocal, loves to dig, needs early training and socializing to prevent snappiness/curb digging
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 3/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: all around
Recognized: AKC
ancestral to many breeds; likes to dig
Wire Fox Terrier
*Height: 10-12 in
*Weight: 7-9 lb
Life Span: 12-13
Origin: UK
Coat: jet-black and tan; thick, glossy; mahogany-tan markings
*Ears: candle-flame, high-set
Tail: tapering, low-set, ends just above hock
Body: two inner toes longer than outer; dark, almond shaped eyes, alert expression
Personality: perky, friendly, confident companion, more voracious hunter than cuddly pet
Exercise: 1/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: rat catcher
Recognized: FCI
OLDEST BRITHISH TOY BREED; popular trend under Queen Victoria’s reign
English Toy Terrier
Height: 15-16 in
Weight: 11-22 lb
Life Span: 13-14
Origin: UK
Coat: black and tan; smooth, short, glossy; tan markings on legs
Ears: button, v-shaped, small
Tail: low-carried, short
Body: slightly rounded back; well-arched, compact feet; black nose
Personality: devoted, adaptable, town or country, ruthless with vermin, gentle with owners
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: rat, vermin
Recognized: AKC
named from 19th century weekly rat-killing contests
Manchester Terrier
Height: (standard: 13-18)(mini: 10-13)
Weight: (standard: 11-35 lb)(mini: 7-9 lb)
Life Span: 11-14
Origin: USA
Coat: variety, tan markings common; white feet; short
* 2 Ear Types: erect and button
Tail: indistinct, long
Body: sturdy, compact; pear-shaped head; inquisitive, alert expression
Personality: energy charged bundle of fun (standard: suits energetic owner) (mini: makes a good pet)
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 1/3
Sociability: 2/3
*Job: phenomenal rat catcher
Recognized: AKC
TERROR FOR VERMIN; popular in US (Theo Roosevelt’s choice hunting dog, one rid over 2,500 rats from barn in 7 hours
Rat Terrier
Height: 12-16 in
Weight: 12-15 lb
Life Span: 12-13
Origin: USA
Coat: variety of colors; hairless, smooth pink skin; typical tan head, tan freckles grown with sun and age
Ears: erect, semi-erect, button, candle-flame
Tail: indistinct, thin
Body: middle toe slightly longer than outer, brown nose; round expressive eyes; needs coat to block sun and cold
Personality: typical lively terrier traits; needs coat in winter to protect skin
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: n/a
Recognized: AKC
the first hairless rat terriers; result of genetic mutation
American Hairless Terrier
Height: 10-15 in
Weight: 11-13 lb
Life Span: 12-13
Origin: UK
Coat: smooth or broken; course topcoat; black, red, liver/bronze, black/tan, may be grizzled
Ears: drop, triangular, high-set
Tail: high-set
Head: eyes wide apart
Personality: independent, tenacious, needs experienced owner, never gives up
*Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 1/3
*Training: 3/3
*Sociability: 3/3
Job: hunter/digger
Recognized: no
origin specific to one of England’s isolated valleys of Lake District; never gives up on it’s prey; reflects staffy bloodlines
Patterdale Terrier
Height: 15-18 in
Weight: 20-35 lb
Life Span: 13-14
Origin: Germany
Coat: (smooth: white coat, tan freckles, darker brown parts; irregular body markings; feathering on thighs; symmetrical white blaze w/ tan freckles on face)(rough: white/tan; thick coat lying close to body)
Ears: drop, triangular
Tail: indistinct, long
Feet: similar front and back
Head: oval, brown eyes; gently sloping stop
Personality: even tempered, lovable, good with family, low-maintenance, eager to please, gentle and playful w dogs
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 1/3
Job: ratter, watchdog
Recognized: FCI
recent German breed; bred from Wire Fox Terrier
Kromfohrlander
*Height: 14-16 in
*Weight: 24-37 lb
*Life Span: 10-16
*Origin: UK
Coat: variety; smooth, short; maybe white feet and darker muzzle hair
Ears: semi-erect, small
Tail: almost straight, tapering
Body: broad chest; powerful, muscular body; strong neck; feet turn out slightly from pasterns
Head: broad with distinct stop; dark eye rims
Personality: loves children/people, can achieve high obedience, unlikely to back down from challenge, fearless, robust, boisterous, courageous, needs early firm training
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Recognized: AKC
Job: originally bred for 19th century pit fighting
smallest of 3 breeds
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
*Height: 17-19 in
*Weight: 57-66 lb
*Life Span: 10-16
*Origin: US
Coat: variety; short, stiff, shiny
Ears: semi-erect
Tail: indistinct, straight
Body: heavy, slightly arched neck; medium, compact feet; broad, deep chest; powerful, muscular thighs
Head: dark, low-set, wide-set eyes, very prominent cheek muscles
Personality: courageous, companionable, bold, intelligent, loyal fam pet
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Recognized: AKC (1930s)
second largest of 3 breeds
American Staffordshire Terrier
*Height: 18-22 in
*Weight: 21-60 lb
*Life Span: 12
Origin: US (brought by 19th century Irish immigrants)
Coat: any color; merle discouraged; short, dense, glossy
Ears: semi-erect, high-set
Tail: tapering
Body: stocky, muscular, agile; heavy, muscular neck; deep, moderately wide chest; seems to have more curvy underline than cousins
*Head: distinctive wrinkles on forehead
Personality: known for aggression but vigorously refuted by supporters; not recommended for most owners-needs skilled handling
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 1/3
*Training: 3/3
Sociability: 1/3
Recognized: no
Job: bred for fighting, now working fam dog
largest of 3 breeds
American Pit Bull Terrier
Height: up to 10 in
Weight: 24-40 lb
Life Span: 12-15
Origin: UK
Coat: gray, cream, black; characteristic long, straight, silky coat; has lighter and darker patches; may have white spot on chest
Ears: erect ears; long dark fringe hair
Tail: long, feathered
Body: long, low; much longer than legs
Face: darker hair on face; black nose; long soft, light gray hair covers brown eyes
Personality: full of character, often devoted to one person, elegant
Exercise: 1/3
Grooming: 2/3 (weekly)
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Recognized: AKC
Job: fox and badger
coat can take several years to grow
Skye Terrier
Height: 8-11 in
Weight: 18-24 lb
Life Span: up to 13
Origin: UK
Coat: pepper coat of dark bluish black/grey or mustard; may have white chest hair; lighter colors on feet, chest, and head; soft, silky
Ears: pendant ears set far back
Tail: long tapering tail with feathering on underside
Body: long, low body, much longer than legs
Head: large, domed head with shaggy silky light hair; large, wide set, dark hazel eyes
Personality: lovable, affectionate, good with other pets, eager, sensitive, intelligent, thrives on love and attention
Exercise: 1/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: badger and otter
Recognized: AKC
named after a dog in a book by Sir Walter Scott; comes from border country between England and Scotland
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Height: 10-12 in
Weight: 8-10 lb
Life Span: up to 15
Origin: Germany
Coat: short, smooth, black/tan coat, blue/tan, brown/tan; well defined tan markings; smooth, short
Ears: erect, high-set, candle-flame
Tail: carried high
Body: straight back; neck arches slightly; catlike feet; tapering muzzle
Personality: happy in small space, quick, lively
Exercise: 1/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 1/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: farmyard rat hunter
Recognized: AKC
characteristic high stepping, hackney gate; bred from similar breed
Miniature Pinscher
Height: 17-19 in
Weight: 24-35 lb
Life Span: 12-14
Origin: Germany
Coat: stag-red, isabella, blue; short, sleek, thick
Ears: drop, triangular
Tail: sweeps upward
Body: short, round feet; dark, oval eyes
Personality: gentle and responsive with right training, protective, tendency for dog aggression if untrained
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: general farm dog
Recognized: AKC
tall terrier, may become overprotective if untrained
German Pinscher
Height: 13-14 in
Weight: 13-15 lb
Life Span: 14
Origin: Germany
Coat: salt/pepper, white, black, black/silver; harsh, wiry; lighter colored beard and feet
Ears: semi-erect, high-set
Tail: high-set, carried erect, sometimes docked
Body: strong, straight back sloping from shoulder to tail; strong, muscular thighs; powerful muzzle
Personality: cheerful, friendly, fun-loving, reliable with entire family, intelligent, energetic, needs off leash play and daily walks
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 3/3
Training: 1/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: all-around
Recognized: AKC
named for distinctive muzzle
Miniature Schnauzer
Height: 17-20 in
Weight: 26-40 lb
Life Span: 12-14
Origin: Austria
Coat: stag-red, russet gold or brownish-yellow, black/tan; dense; white chest markings; darker colored muzzle
Ears: drop, triangular
Tail: curled upward
Body: strong, straight legs
Personality: alert, faithful, loyal, devoted, barks at anything suspicious
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 1/3
Job: all-purpose guard dog, watchdog, herding dog
Recognized: FCI
protectiveness and fearlessness can lead to aggression, good for rural owner
Austrian Pinscher
Height: 9-11 in
Weight: 7-9 lb
Life Span: 10-12
Origin: Germany
Coat: black; may have lighter, grayish beard
Ears: indistinct; triangular
Tail: held upright
Body: strong forelegs; small, round, dark feet
Head: domed, broad forehead; blunt muzzle with wide nostrils
Personality: mischievous, amusing, bright, sometimes stubborn, loves to play, gets along with children
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 1/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: brave watchdog and ratter
Recognized: AKC
sometimes called the Black Devil; “monkeylike”; among oldest of European toy dogs
Affenpinscher
