Wire Fox Terriers have a distinctive broken coat, as compared with the Smooth Fox Terrier. Their coloration is primarily white with either black or brown markings on their face and ears, and a saddle of color, or a large splotch. They weigh between 15-21 lbs.

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The Wire Fox Terrier
By Stephanie Hetu

Of the thirty-three terrier breeds (most of which were first used for hunting of some sort and so came up as aggressive and lively), the Wire Fox Terrier has a reputation for Read the rest of this entry »

The rat terrier is a famed farm helper and companion. As their name implies, they were excellent ratters on farms and made fantastic hunting companions.

They are a more rare breed today because the breed died out quite a bit due to the invention of pesticides in the 20s – 40s used on farms.

They are often mistaken for a Jack Russell Terrier, although they never have a wiry coat, they are finer boned, have a more refined head, and are considerably less aggressive.

All-in-all, they are typical terriers, loving to explore and tear around the yard, but they also love to lounge around with their owners.

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Rat Terrier Dogs
By Chris Suckow

The Rat Terrier dog is Read the rest of this entry »