Why Not Get A Small Breed Terrier?
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For most people, the decision to buy a small dog is predicated by the fact that they only have a small backyard, or live in a condo. Yet while many love the lap dogs, there are also those that prefer the characteristics of larger dogs. For these people, who like the temperament of larger dogs but cannot get one, small terrier dogs are an ideal pet. Small terrier dogs were bred down from regular terriers, so they retain the temperament of their ancestors. They aren’t at all submissive like a lap dog.
Small terriers are, actually, quite the opposite of submissive. They are feisty, strong-willed, self-confident dogs that are tenacious and fearless. Because of this they need an owner who knows how to be ‘top-dog’, so they always know their place in the ‘pack’. Don’t get a terrier if you can’t be firm and assertive when it’s necessary. And you can’t let any situation develop, even when you’re playing, when your terrier gets to be dominant, even for a moment. - Because most terriers will challenge their owner some time anyway, even if you do everything right. But if you don’t, you set up some potentially disruptive behaviour in your terrier.
Terriers are lovely dogs. They are affectionate and happy. If they’re socialized properly the household cat should be okay, although to a terrier, other cats will always be seen as prey. This is because terriers have a high prey drive, a leftover from the ratting days, so if you have small kids and you have or want a terrier, you should always supervise them together.
You can see the many small breed terriers below
- Welsh Terrier
- Irish Terrier
- Scottish Terrier
- Smooth Fox Terrier
- Border Terrier
- Cairn Terrier
- West Highland White Terrier
- Norwich Terrier and Norfolk Terrier
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Australian Terrier
- Toy Manchester Terrier
- Manchester Terrier
- Miniature Bull Terrier
- Sealyham Terrier
Kerry Blue Terrier - Boston Terrier
- Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Though terriers share the common characteristics described, the various breeds have their own particular traits. These range from the obvious, like coat type and color, to temperament. Some breeds do need more grooming than others, even within the terrier group. That might also be something to think about when choosing a dog.
