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Twelve popular terrier breeds, in no particular order of merit or popularity. We have sorted them alphabetically to show no favouritism!
Airedale Terrier
Meet the King of the Popular Terrier Breeds — the Airdale Terrier. Airedale’s are significantly taller than other terrier breeds at around 56–59cm for females and 58–61cm for males. They have a muscular look and their characteristic wiry coat benefits from being a double coat that is waterproof. They may be taller than other terriers, but the personality is all terrier. They are bold and outgoing, quick to learn high energy and excel at obedience and agility.
Airedales are an active breed that loves to be busy running or training; their exercise needs are more than an hour a day, frequently two or more hours of exercise being required for younger dogs. They are excellent scenting and tracking dogs and have often been referred to as the “waterside terrier” due to their role and usefulness at…