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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
terrier classification used by breeders and kennel clubs to designate dogs originally bred to start small game and vermin from their burrows or, in the case of several breeds in this group, to go to earth and kill their prey. Today these dogs are raised chiefly as pets. The following breeds are classified as terrirers by the American Kennel Club: airedale terrier , Australian terrier ; Bedlington terrier ; border terrier ; bull terrier ; cairn terrier ; Dandie Dinmont terrier ; fox terrier ; Irish terrier ; Kerry blue terrier ; Lakeland terrier ; Manchester... Read more
Australian terrier
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Australian terrier breed of small, hardy terrier perfected in Australia c.1885. It stands about 10 in. (25.4 ... with rich tan markings on the head and legs. The Australian terrier is descended from the now extinct broken-hair, or rough-coated ... Read more
Irish terrier
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Irish terrier a breed of hardy working terrier developed in the British Isles and believed to be one of the oldest terriers. It stands about 18 in. (46 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 25 to 27 lb (11-12 kg). The dense, wiry coat lies fairly ... Read more

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