The American Kennel Club (AKC) currently (2019) recognises 193 breeds of dog, which have been bred for different purposes. All dog breeds have been consigned to one of seven groups, according to factors such as size, shape, function and temperament. The seven dog groups recognised by the American Kennel Club are; Toy, Herding, Sporting, Non-sporting, Working, Terrier and Hound. The Manchester Terrier is recognised in Toy (Toy Group) and Standard (Terrier Group) varieties, but these are classified as the same breed.<\/p>\n
‘Terrier’ is derived from the Latin word Terra, meaning earth. Some terrier dog breeds date back to the Middle Ages. The original function of these dogs was to chase and catch vermin, something that is still inherent in the breeds today. This group of dogs are brave, tough, and hardy, as they are sometimes expected to hunt quarry much bigger than themselves, which may be either above and below ground. Paradoxically, they have a friendly, if not boisterous nature, and usually, make extremely good pets. Dog breeds in the Terrier Group are:<\/p>\n
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1. Airedale Terrier
\n2. American Hairless Terrier
\n3. American Staffordshire Terrier
\n4. Australian Terrier
\n5. Bedlington Terrier
\n6. Border Terrier
\n7. Bull Terrier
\n8. Cairn Terrier
\n9. Cesky Terrier
\n10. Dandie Dinmont Terrier
\n11. Glen of Imaal Terrier
\n12. Irish Terrier
\n13. Kerry Blue Terrier
\n14. Lakeland Terrier
\n15. Manchester Terrier (Standard)
\n16. Miniature Bull Terrier
\n17. Miniature Schnauzer
\n18. Norfolk Terrier
\n19. Norwich Terrier
\n20. Parson Russell Terrier
\n21. Rat Terrier
\n22. Russell Terrier
\n23. Scottish Terrier
\n24. Sealyham Terrier
\n25. Skye Terrier
\n26. Smooth Fox Terrier
\n27. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
\n28. Staffordshire Bull Terrier
\n29. Welsh Terrier
\n30. West Highland White Terrier
\n31. Wire Fox Terrier<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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