Cairn Terrier
Cairn terriers originated on the Isle of Skye, off the coast of Scotland. Skilled and
courageous working dogs, old-world cairn terriers would bolt rodents and small mammals
from cairns, or piles of rocks. Modern breeders of the dogs attempt to preserve the
character of old-world cairn terriers.
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Airedale Terrier
The largest of the terriers, the Airedale is named for the district in Yorkshire, England
from which it originates. The Airedale terrier has an excellent sense of smell and is
known for its hunting and swimming abilities.
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Bull Terrier
During the early 1800s dog breeders sought to create an extremely nimble, strong dog for
sport, principally for dogfighting. A cross between the bulldog and an early terrier
created the ideal fighting dog, the bull terrier. The first appearances of bull terriers,
about 1835, had colored markings on their fur; this variety, shown here, remains, but the
more popular variety of bull terrier now appears all white.
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Schnauzer
Schnauzers include three separate breeds: miniature, standard, and giant. Intelligent and
reliable, schnauzers are characterized by heavy whiskers and eyebrows and a wiry coat
mixed with black- and-white hairs.
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American Staffordshire Terrier
The American Staffordshire terrier was originally bred for dogfighting from a mix of
terrier and bulldog. The breed is characterized by a wide head, strong jaws, stocky legs,
and powerful neck.
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