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Breed Size and Personality American Hairless Terrier These pups are relatively new on the scene, and AKC: “playful, feisty, weren’t recognized by the AKC until 2016. inquisitive” There’s a big margin in the size of these small American Hairless Terrier - adults can weigh between 12-16 lbs and Breed Club of America grow to between 12-16 inches.

Australian Terrier These little guys only stand between 10-11 inches, but can top out in weight at 12-18 lbs, and their breed club praises them as wonderful with both AKC: “active, alert, confident” young and old family members. Unlike many Club of who were bred to work alone, “the Aussie” was created primarily as a companion , though America he is also true to his terrier roots and will dig and chase with the best of them.

Border Terrier The busy weighs between 11-15 pounds and grows to 12-15 inches in adulthood, AKC: “affectionate,” “very active,” and in spite of his busy nature, the breed club “need exercise” warns that his food drive means he can become a bit portly. He aims to please and because he is a Border Terrier Club of America sensitive soul, he needs positive-based training methods.

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Breed Size and Personality Made famous as in The Wizard of Oz, the Cairn Terrier is only 9-10 inches high but will AKC: “cheerful,” “very active,” weigh a solid 13-14 pounds when grown. And, like Toto, she doesn’t let her small size stop her “alert,” “independent-minded from standing her ground against perceived Cairn Terrier Club of America threats or prey. When it comes to people, though, the Cairn is open though not clingy.

While we wonder what the AKC means in describing (Toy) these small dogs as “dead loyal” (it sounds ominous), the will weigh under 12 pounds and AKC: bright,” “dead loyal,” grow to only 10-12 inches tall. According to the breed “keenly observant,” “swift” club, Manchesters are truly wonderful dogs - up for both athletic pursuits and then thrilled to share body heat on Manchester Terrier Club the sofa at night. In fact, although they look completely of America different, they share the ’s need to be touching their owners at all times.

Miniature Schauzer These wiry pups can top out at twenty pounds, but many weigh nearly 10 pounds less! That’s a AKC: “friendly,” “smart,” “obedient,” large margin, so if smaller size is really important, you’ll need to be careful in talking to breeders. “enjoy romps and brisk, long walks” Adult Miniature Schnauzers stand 12-14 inches. American Miniature Schnauzer Club Described by their breed club as both loving and eager to learn, this intelligent little breed seems to make a great companion.

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Breed Size and Personality

The AKC description makes this dog a clear extrovert in Terrier a compact package—the Norfolk will weigh between 11- 12 pounds and grow to only 9-10 inches tall. Our AKC: “alert,” “fearless,” “more favorite comment about the breed? The breed club calls sociable than the usual terrier,” the Norfolk “agreeable”—something we could all use a bit more of in our lives. Don’t let her open nature fool “boundless energy” you though, as this terrier is true to her breed group. The Club She’s up for adventure and athletic, and she’ll have no hesitation to chase that squirrel in the street.

Norwich Terrier

AKC: “alert,” “plucky,” “tireless,” At 12 pounds and 10 inches, the Norwich “loyal,” and “affectionate” Terrier adds affection to the typical busy terrier personality. Club of America

Parson Russell Terrier

AKC: “Bold,” “friendly,” This is a terrier for an active family - a smallish dog in a ready-for-action 13-17 pound, 13-14 “athletic,” “clever,” “require inch package. Read the fine print on this busy plenty of exercise” guy! He is not a couch potato :). Association of America

(Miniature) The Miniature Rat Terrier (they couldn’t AKC: “friendly,” “lovable,” “fearlessly modernize that name?) clearly possesses a game,” “boundless energy” personality much bigger than its petite 10-12 pounds, 10-13 inch frame. Rat Terrier Club of America

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Breed Size and Personality Russell Terrier Like so many terriers on the list, the Russell Terrier AKC: “alert,” “inquisitive,” has a wide weight range of 9-15 pounds, though “friendly,” “tireless” she’ll not grow taller than 10-12 inches. And again, check that fine print. Are you tireless as well? American Russell Terrier Club

West Highland White

Terrier Known to fans as the “Westie,” the West AKC: “happy,” “smart,” “loyal,” Highland White terrier is such a sturdy, fun dog. Though not tall, topping out at only 10- “entertaining,” “true terrier” 11 inches, they are solid and weight between West Highland White 15-20 pounds. Terrier Club of America

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