While working terrier enthusiasts, such as John Russell, are principally concerned about function and do not much care about the color of a dog's nose or the lay of its ear, the show ring breeder is principally concerned about form.
Working Terriers need plenty of exercise to keep them healthy and well-adjusted. These dogs need at least 30 minutes a day of vigorous running, playing and walking, although they will go longer if you have the time.
The working terrier of East Anglia was developed in the 19th Century, but there wasn't much uniformity of type until 1923 when the dogs were given the name Norwich Terrier and accepted into the English Kennel Club.
As a working terrier, the early Border Terrier's value was based on its ability to go after and bolt fox and be a source of vermin control for the farmers of the region.
This is a working terrier, and it should be hardy, game and active. It is short-legged, and longer than it is tall, but not as low to the ground as the Sealyham or Scottish terriers.
Essentially a working terrier, the "Aussie" as they are affectionately known, soon endeared themselves to all those with whom they came in contact as a very desirable companion dog.
breed of small working terrier developed on the Isle of Skye in the 19th cent. It stands about 10 in. (25 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs about 14 lb (6.4 kg).
Descended from working terriers bred to flush out otters, foxes, and rodents, and named after the "cairns" or piles of stones that marked property lines throughout the region, ...
Smallest of the working terriers, this scrappy, high-energy dog makes a loyal pet. Closely related to its cousin, the Norwich Terrier, it is distinguishable by its longer body and floppy ears.
In common with the working terriers, the Affenpinscher once earned its keep as an effective stable-yard ratter.
The smallest of the working terriers, the Australian Terrier is a confident and alert dog with bags of courage and plenty of spirit. Playful and energetic, this breed is intelligent and eager, and his alertness makes him a good watchdog.
One of the smallest working terriers, the Norwich Terrier is bold, alert and sociable. It is affectionate and even-tempered around the home, adaptable to just about any living situation.
One of the smallest working terriers, the Australian Terrier was first shown as the Australian Rough-Coated Terrier in 1868 in Melbourne, Australia.
They are broken down into working terriers along with pet and show breeds.
Jack Russell Terrier Description
A sturdy, tough terrier, very much on its toes continuously.
The Tenterfield Terrier is a strong, active, agile working terrier of great versatility and of pleasing proportion. Bright, happy and confident, with an eagerness to learn showing great loyalty to its owner.
Quote From An Owner: The border country of northern England and southern Scotland is a unique area that has given birth to several breeds of earth working terriers. The terrain is rugged, the weather harsh and the people tough.
Considered to be among the smallest of the working terrier breeds, the Australian terrier is also the national terrier of Australia.
As tiny and glamorous as he may be the Yorkshire Terrier retains many of the traits of his working terrier ancestors.
Description: The vivacious little Cairn Terrier is an active, hardy, small working terrier. They are able to prove their worth as a dispeller of vermin. Cairn Terriers are free in movement, strong, but not heavily built.
This breed, descended from working terriers, has a lot of energy, tenacity, and aggression towards its prey, which was originally the rabbit and other, smaller animals such as squirrels.
The Cairn Terrier is small working terrier, very hardy, strong but not heavily built, with a fox-like expression.
The national terrier of Australia, this is one of the smallest of the working terriers. She was born in Tasmania, from various European breeds, and shares much of her background with the silky terrier.
Dog Breed Group Terrier Dogs Origin of Breed England, working terrier. Life Expectancy 15 + Years Color Red, wheaten, grizzle and tan, blue and tan. Coat Harsh and dense with close undercoat.
At one time it was classed along with the Cairn and Skye Terriers as a Small Highland Working Terrier. The Westie has also gone under a number of other names.
The Wire-Haired Fox Terrier was developed in England by fox hunting enthusiasts and is believed descended from a now-extinct rough-coated, black-and-tan working terrier of Wales, Derbyshire, and Durham.
In the American Working Terrier Trials (in which the earth-hunting abilities of terriers are measured), two out of three achieving their titles are bitches.
They were used as working terriers in the Scottish Borders hunting foxes which preyed on livestock. Their ancestry is not really known.
Breed: Lake District of England has always been known for working terriers.
The Jack Russell has survived the changes that have occured in the modern-day Fox Terrier because it has been preserved by working terrier enthusiasts in England for more than 100 years.
Originally bred to go to ground, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a long, low-stationed working terrier with a curved outline. The distinctive head with silken topknot is large but in proportion to the size of the dog.
Jack Russell Terriers are a type, or strain, of working terrier; they are not pure bred in the sense that they have a broad genetic make-up, a broad standard, and do not breed true to type.
Since the breed was developed as a working terrier, the Aussie instinct to chase and kill small animals--including squirrels, rabbits, mice, and cats--is strong. A securely fenced yard is essential, as is leash training.
The Norwich Terrier is one of the smallest working terriers. It is spirited and stocky with sensitive prick ears and a slightly foxy expression.
Among the smallest of the working terriers, the Australian is its country’s national terrier. The breed -- first exhibited as the "broken-coated terrier of blackish blue sheen" -- originated in the late 19th century.
The breed has existed since at least the late 1800s, as working terrier of East Anglia, England. The game and hardy little dogs were useful as ratters in the stable yard, bolters of fox for the hunt, and loving family companions.
The name "Jack Russell" has been used for all of the several types of Russell terrier but is now most commonly used for working terriers similar in form to Parson Russell Terriers.
Overview: Classified as one of the smallest working terriers, this breed was developed in Australia. They were bred for a variety of uses such as watchdog, shepherd, vermin hunter, and companion.
Developed from working terriers in the areas of Cambridge, Market Harborough and Norwich, England ...
In the 1990s the breed was developed in Scotland by interbreeding the Lucas Terrier, the Jack Russell Terrier, and various Fell Terriers to create a better working terrier.
AKC Standard says, "This is first and foremost a working terrier, one that is single-minded, tenacious, courageous, and clever.
Descendant of British Black and Tan Terrier, famous for its prowess as a working Terrier keeping vermin under control and as a fierce combatant in the rat pit. Nearly became extinct when Britain outlawed blood sports and ear cropping.
The Mini Foxie can be both a working terrier and an excellent small family dog, either in an apartment or in a house, as long as they are kept active. They are intelligent and enjoy games, and playing with toys. They should get plenty of exercise.
The Cairn Terrier is a active, game, hardy, small working terrier of the short-legged class; very free in its movements, strongly but not heavily built and well furnished with hair giving a general foxy expression.
Created by Australian setters he is the smallest of the working terriers. He has boundless, playful energy and is a very loyal and affectionate companion for his immediate family. He adapts well to all living conditions and climates.
'King of Terriers', Waterside Terrier, Working Terrier
origination:
Great Britain cross between Old English Brokenhaired Terrier with the Otterhound ...
Reverend John Russell bred white fox working terriers, which is the descendent of the Jack Russell. The first terriers were bred for hunting, especially small animals. They have great digging and chasing abilities.
The Aussie should have the personality of a working terrier; its even disposition makes it suitable for a companion dog.
Origin
Australia ...
It was first created in Tasmania and is one of the smallest sized dogs of the working terriers. Its bloodline comes from several European breeds and shares a very common history with the Silky Terrier.
 See also: Smooth, Wheaten, Fox Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Wire
  
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