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When you take on a terrier, you have to remember that you are taking on a little powerhouse of energy! Terriers that are not high energy are few and far between, and invariably they also possess a high prey drive, they love to hunt and dig. They are also incredibly loyal, intelligent and make good house guard dogs as they’ll alert you to any visitors or unwanted guests.
Terriers are bold, confident little dogs who frequently have an intelligent sense of humour. Teach your terrier tricks and give them a job, and they are happy. If they don’t have the activity, they need to work their brains as well as their bodies; you could experience problems as they find ways to entertain themselves when boredom sets in.
Of all our canine companion’s terriers are the least likely to settle for a cat in the family, and you have to be very careful with regard to small furries such as hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits. That said, terriers are highly trainable and a terrier puppy introduced to an existing cat in the home learns quickly that the cat is family, and they usually get on well once that idea is…
