Interesting Facts about Terriers ***

Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Terriers: These are small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground such as rabbits, foxes, badgers and rats.
- They are considered suitable as a family pet with the exception of the larger terriers such as the

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Fact 3 - Origin of the name 'Terrier': This originates from the Latin word 'terra', meaning earth and the French name 'chien terrier' literally meaning 'dog of the earth'
Fact 4 - In 1835 the Law changed in the UK prohibiting the baiting of large animals such as the bull and the bear. However, rat baiting was not made illegal and Rat-baiting became a popular gambling sport.
Fact 5 - Airedale Terriers were bred in the Valley of Aire in Yorkshire, England
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Fact 7 - The names of the Jack Russell or Parson Russell terriers derive from the original breeder who was the Rev. John Russell (Parson Jack Russell)
Fact 8 - The combination of breeds that produced the Sealyham has always been kept secret hence the nickname "The Mystery Dog"
Fact 9 - The appearance of Border Terriers is very distinctive and described as having the 'Head of an Otter'
Fact 10 - A Cairn Terrier was the breed of dog who played Toto in the famous movie the Wizard of Oz
Fact 11 - The name 'Dandie Dinmont' was inspired by a character in the novel by Sir Walter Scott entitled "Guy Mannering" (1814).
Fact 12 - Jack Russell terriers were named for the original breeder whose name was the Rev. John Russell (Parson Jack Russell)
Fact 13 - Kerry Blue Terriers were to be found mostly in the mountains of Lake Killarney and were often used by poachers
Fact 14 - Bill Cosby owns a Lakeland Terrier
Fact 15 - Sealyham Terriers were bred by Capt. John Edwardes of Sealyham in Pembrokeshire
Fact 16 - The breed of Tibetan Terriers are not true Terriers. The name may have been given by European travellers to Tibet as they reminded them of the terrier dogs at home
Fact 17 - Different types of Terriers include the following Breeds: