Examples Of Terriers (Part 3)
Lakeland Terrier: Many dog enthusiasts have a great admiration for the Lakeland terrier. They hardly touch the ground while running full gait, but given appropriate exercise, they may be housed in apartments. The Lakeland may bark excessively and be a bit troublesome to housebreak, as well as show territorial aggression while simultaneously achieving the status of the most desirable of breeds. Potential owners of Lakelands must have energy and patience so that they can successfully train their puppy
Miniature Schnauzer: The miniature schnauzer is a wonderful breed for adult families. The schnauzer makes a good watchdog by virtue of its sharpness and tendency to bark. The miniature schnauzer may also be good with children when exposed to them as a young dog, but generally this breed tends to be too brisk and a bit lively for children they do not know.
Norfolk Terrier/Norwich Terrier: The Norfolk and Norwich terriers are great little house dogs. Your biggest problem with these super guys may be correcting car-chasing behavior. They are so highly prey driven that they will run after just about anything. As with just about all terriers, they can dig forever and seem to enjoy the sound of their own bark. Also, housebreaking may take a little patience on the part of the owner.
Scottish Terrier: The Scottish terrier is a feisty little guy with very large teeth. We have found the females to be less aggressive than the males. Although trainers have seen territorial aggression in this breed, the type of aggression that is most commonly observed is dominance aggression.
Soft coated Wheaten Terrier: The soft-coated wheaten terrier is a very popular breed of dog. Trainers have trained these dogs with ease in obedience and find that they enjoy the work. Wheatens require exuberant exercise and are less active in the home when that regular exercise is provided. The wheaten is considered a hypoallergenic breed that requires regular grooming. The problems associated with the wheaten are many: aggression, house soiling, hyperactivity, excessive barking, submissive urination, and digging.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier: The apartment-size British variety of the American Staffordshire terrier is adorable as well as a great dog for the family. However, they may become animal aggressive as they grow into maturity.
Border Terrier: The border terrier is a wonderful, playful, very bright little dog that, despite its need for exercise, makes a great apartment dog. They tend to be tolerant of children and have a seemingly endless propensity for all types of training. We highly recommend the border terrier as a family dog. The border is energetic, so daily exercise is essential to produce a well-mannered pet.