Terrier (from Latin terra , 'earth') is a type of dog originally bred to hunt vermin . A terrier is a dog of any one of many breeds or landraces of the terrier type , which are typically small, wiry, game , and fearless. There are five different groups of terrier, with each group having different shapes and sizes.
45-613: The Old Spanish Pointer, or Perro de Punta Español, is an extinct breed of Spanish pointing dogs known from the Early Modern Period ; it is considered the first of its type from which all modern pointing dog breeds descend. It was used for hunting in Spain and England. It was likely introduced to England some time during the early the 18th century, where it was known as the Spanish pointer. Various stories exist as to how
90-1716: A rotisserie ; these short-legged dogs were known from the Middle Ages , they likely became extinct in the 19th century. Tweed Water Spaniel [REDACTED] A British breed of gundog from the Anglo-Scottish border region; it was used by wildfowlers and is considered to be a progenitor of the Golden Retriever . Welsh Hillman A British breed of herding dog from Wales . References [ edit ] Citations [ edit ] ^ Cummins (2001) , p. 14. ^ Fogle (2009) , p. 257. ^ Morris (2001) , p. 666. ^ Hancock (1984) , p. 13. ^ Morris (2001) , pp. 255–257. ^ Hancock (2014b) , pp. 103–104. ^ Fiorone (1973) , p. 89. ^ Hörter (2014) . ^ Collyns, Dan (September 23, 2006). "Mummified dogs uncovered in Peru" . BBC News . Lima . Retrieved October 8, 2015 . ^ Leonard, Jennifer A.; et al. (2002-11-22). "Ancient DNA evidence for Old World Origin of New World Dogs". Science . 298 (5598): 1613–1616. Bibcode : 2002Sci...298.1613L . CiteSeerX 10.1.1.714.9691 . doi : 10.1126/science.1076980 . PMID 12446908 . S2CID 37190220 . ^ Mulkeen, Verity (11 May 2009). "Amores Perros: Dog Fighting in Argentina" . The Argentina Independent. Archived from
135-1584: A Fuegian dog belonging to the Fagnano Regional Museum ethnographic collection, Tierra del Fuego" (PDF) . Quaternary International . 317 : 14–18. Bibcode : 2013QuInt.317...14P . doi : 10.1016/j.quaint.2013.07.030 . hdl : 11336/25319 . Archived from the original (PDF) on December 20, 2016 . Retrieved September 2, 2020 . ^ Hörter (2006) . ^ Wilcox & Walkowicz (1995) , pp. 494–495. ^ Morris (2001) , p. 83. ^ Cummins (2001) , p. 22. ^ Hancock (2001) . ^ Morris (2001) , p. 84. ^ Hancock (2014b) , pp. 62–64. ^ Morris (2001) , p. 32. ^ Morris (2001) , pp. 342–343. ^ Fogle (2009) , p. 186. ^ Cummins (2001) , pp. 12 & 60-61. ^ Hancock (2013) , pp. 92–94. ^ Alderton (2000) , pp. 58–59. ^ Gilbey (1913) , pp. 50–71. ^ Alderton (2000) , pp. 41 & 88. ^ "Chihuahua dog | Description, Temperament, Images, & Facts | Britannica" . www.britannica.com . Retrieved 2022-11-06 . ^ "7 Extinct Dog Breeds That May Be In Your Pup's DNA" . ^ Morris (2001) , pp. 507–508. ^ Morris (2001) , p. 578. ^ Hancock (2013) , pp. 36 & 50. ^ Hancock (2014a) , p. 11. Bibliography [ edit ] Alderton, David (2000). Hounds of
180-618: A dog breed, coydog , or domesticated coyote ; formerly found and originally bred in northern Canada by the Hare Indians for coursing. Hawaiian Poi Dog [REDACTED] A Hawaiian pye-dog that was kept by the native Hawaiians before European settlement; the Hawaiian Poi Dog was kept as both a pet and for human consumption, it also played a ceremonial role in Hawaiian culture; taking its name from poi , which
225-641: A smooth coat and docked tail; its role became redundant in the 20th century and it is now believed to be extinct. Black and Tan Terrier [REDACTED] A British breed of terrier that was common throughout all of Great Britain, it had a rough coat that was black and tan in colour; most of the Fell terrier breeds, including the Border Terrier , Lakeland Terrier , Patterdale Terrier and Welsh Terrier , descend from it. Braque Dupuy [REDACTED] A French breed of pointer from
270-670: Is considered to be the progenitor of the Boxer . Celtic Hound [REDACTED] The Celtic hounds were a breed of dogs in Gaelic Ireland described in Irish legend. Also known as the vertragus , they were popular breeds throughout many ancient civilisations; considered to be the ancestor of modern day sighthound breeds such as the Greyhound . Chien-gris [REDACTED] A French breed of scenthound known in
315-564: Is different from Wikidata CS1 Spanish-language sources (es) Terrier Most terrier breeds were refined from the older purpose-bred dogs. The gameness of the early hunting terriers was exploited by using them in sporting contests. Initially, terriers competed in events such as clearing a pit of rats. The dog that was the fastest in killing all the rats won. In the eighteenth century some terriers were crossed with hounds to improve their hunting, and some with fighting dog breeds to "intensify tenacity and increase courage". Some of
360-674: The Bull Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier , into suitable family dogs and show terriers. Toy terriers have been bred from larger terriers and are shown in the Toy or Companion group. Included among these breeds are the English Toy Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier . While small, they retain true terrier character and are not submissive " lap dogs ". Other descendants of the bull and terrier types, such as
405-591: The Late Middle Ages ; famed for its scenting ability, it was often employed pursuing criminals; it is believed to be a progenitor of the Bloodhound . Techichi [REDACTED] An ancestor of the modern Chihuahua . Terceira Mastiff [REDACTED] An extinct Portugese dog breed. Tesem [REDACTED] Ancient Egyptian dogs that are now extinct. Toy Bulldog [REDACTED] A British breed that
450-617: The Middle Ages used to locate a stag on the morning of a stag hunt, the limer was kept on a leash and led the huntsman to the stag, which was subsequently hunted by other hound types; limers were known for their scenting ability and had to work silently in order to avoid alerting the quarry. Marquesan Dog [REDACTED] Introduced to the Marquesas by the ancestors of the Polynesian people during their migrations. Molossus [REDACTED] Large dogs kept in
495-734: The Middle Ages , it was said to have been introduced to France from the east by King Louis IX when he returned from the Crusades . Chiribaya Dog A herding breed developed by the Chiribaya culture of southwestern Peru. Córdoba fighting dog [REDACTED] A fighting dog type developed in Córdoba, Argentina and one of the ancestors of the Dogo Argentino . Cumberland Sheepdog [REDACTED] A British herding dog from Cumberland that
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#1732790615391540-495: The Poitou region; known for its pace compared to other French pointing breeds, it was sometimes claimed that Greyhound or Sloughi blood was used in their breeding. Buckhound [REDACTED] An English breed of scenthound ; used to hunt fallow deer in packs. Bullenbeisser [REDACTED] A German hunting- mastiff known from the Middle Ages , used to hunt stag , wild boar and even bear ; it
585-564: The Zulu . Alaunt [REDACTED] Large running dogs used during the Middle Ages to seize and bring down game for the hunter to dispatch; they were described as having the body of a Greyhound with a broad and short brachycephalic -type head. Alpine mastiff [REDACTED] A mastiff -type dog known in the Western Alps from the Middle Ages , it is sometimes claimed they were descended from dogs introduced to
630-583: The 16th century for the blood sports of bull-baiting and dog fighting ; the prohibition of most blood sports in 1835 saw the decline of the breed, although some were retained as companion dogs and were bred into the modern Bulldog . Old Spanish Pointer [REDACTED] A breed of Spanish pointing dog known from the Early Modern Period ; it is considered the first of its type from which all modern pointing dog breeds descend. Old Welsh Grey Sheepdog Paisley Terrier [REDACTED] A terrier breed from Scotland that
675-542: The Argentine Polar Dog]; (PDF) . Revista de Medicina Veterinaria (in Spanish). 96 (2): 15–18. ISSN 1852-771X . Retrieved 1 December 2020 . Morris, Desmond (2001). Dogs: the ultimate dictionary of over 1,000 dog breeds . North Pomfret, Vermont: Trafalgar Square Publishing. ISBN 1-57076-219-8 . Wilcox, Bonnie; Walkowicz, Chris (1995). Atlas of dog breeds of
720-557: The Asian Gull Terrier , are among the dogs still raised for dog-fighting. Terriers range greatly in appearance from very small, light bodied, smooth coated dogs such as the English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan) , which weighs as little as 2.7 kg (6 lb), to the very large rough-coated Airedale Terriers , which can be up to 25 kg (56 lb) or more. As of 2004, the United Kennel Club recognized
765-716: The New World on fishing vessels, it is considered to be the progenitor of the Labrador Retriever . Sakhalin Husky (Karafuto Ken in Japan) [REDACTED] Salish Wool Dog [REDACTED] The Salish Wool Dog or Comox Dog is an extinct breed of white, long-haired, Spitz-type dog that was developed and bred by the Coast Salish peoples of what is now Washington state and British Columbia. It
810-529: The ancient kingdom of Molossis in the region of Epirus ; it is claimed that they are the progenitors of the mastiffs . Moscow Water Dog The Moscow Water Dog, also known as the Moscow Diver, Moscow Retriever or Moskovsky Vodolaz; derived in the U.S.S.R. from the Newfoundland, Caucasian Shepherd Dog and East European Shepherd. Norfolk Spaniel [REDACTED] The term
855-713: The area by the Romans ; a short-haired dog that is believed to be the progenitor of the St. Bernard . Argentine polar dog [REDACTED] A long-haired breed developed by the Argentine Army to act as sled dogs in the country's Argentine Antarctic Program . The creation of the Antarctic Treaty System forced Argentina to remove all of the dogs from the continent, since they were an exotic animal. The army then ended their dog breeding program and
900-696: The big game hunters: their history, development and future . Ducklington: Charwynne Dog Features. ISBN 9780951780114 . Hörter, Ria (September 2006). "Dogs down under: the Australian breeds Part 2" (PDF) . Dogs in Canada . Apex Publishing. pp. 47–53 . Retrieved 13 October 2020 . Hörter, Ria (May 2014). "Old French Hounds" (PDF) . Canine Chronicle . Ocala, Florida: Endeavor Publications. pp. 250–256 . Retrieved 4 June 2020 . Maida, Juan Carlos (2015). "Breve historia del Perro Polar Argentino" [Brief history of
945-590: The breed was imported. It was possibly introduced by a Portuguese merchant, or perhaps brought back to England by officers returning from the War of the Spanish Succession . The Old Spanish Pointer was a medium sized muscular dog, larger than the English pointer , and with a broad chest. In terms of colouration, it was typically a mix of white with either brown, red, or black. Breed standards also allowed for
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#1732790615391990-894: The crosses with fighting dogs, bull and terrier crosses, were used in the blood sport of dog-fighting. Modern pet breeds such as the Miniature Bull Terrier are listed by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) under Bull type terriers. Today, most terriers are kept as companion dogs and family pets. They are generally loyal and affectionate to their owners. In the 18th century in Britain, only two types of terriers were recognized, long- and short-legged. Today, terriers are often informally categorized by size or by function. Hunting-types are still used to find, track, or trail quarry, especially underground, and sometimes to bolt
1035-819: The dog . New York: DK Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7566-6004-8 . Gilbey, Walter (1913). Hounds in old days . London: Vinton & Co. Hancock, David (2014a). Dogs of the shepherds: a review of the pastoral breeds . Ramsbury, Wiltshire: The Crowood Press Ltd. ISBN 978-1-84797-808-0 . Hancock, David (2013). Gundogs: their past, their performance and their prospects . Ramsbury, Marlborough: The Crowood Press Ltd. ISBN 978-1-84797-492-1 . Hancock, David (2014b). Hounds: hunting by scent . Ramsbury, Marlborough: The Crowood Press Ltd. ISBN 978-1-84797-601-7 . Hancock, David (1984). Old working dogs . Botley, Oxfordshire: Shire Publications Ltd. ISBN 0852636784 . Hancock, David (2001). The mastiffs:
1080-551: The dog to be completely brown. List of extinct dog breeds The following is a list of extinct dog breeds, varieties, landraces and types . List of extinct dog breeds, varieties, landraces and types [ edit ] Name Image Notes African hairless dog [REDACTED] Also known as Abyssinian sand terriers and African sand dogs among many other names, they were found in Egypt , Ethiopia , and among
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1170-641: The killing of foxes) and the Hunt Terrier (developed in southern England to locate, kill or bolt foxes during a traditional mounted fox hunt). The various combinations of bulldog and terrier that were used for bull-baiting and dog-fighting in the late 19th century were later refined into separate breeds that combined both terrier and bulldog qualities. Except for the Boston Terrier , they are generally included in kennel clubs' Terrier Group. Breeders have bred modern bull-type terrier breeds, such as
1215-529: The mid-20th century. Dumfriesshire Black and Tan Foxhound A British pack of foxhounds from Scotland bred in the interwar period ; a combination of English Foxhound , Welsh Foxhound , Bloodhound and Gascon Saintongeois blood, they were a unique black and tan coloured pack; the pack was disbanded after foxhunting was banned in Great Britain in 2002. English Water Spaniel [REDACTED] A British breed of gundog that
1260-662: The original on 2013-06-17. ^ Larry Levin (2010). Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love . Grand Central Publishing. p. 67. ISBN 978-0-446-57487-7 . ^ Morris (2001) , p. 408. ^ Morris (2001) , pp. 459–460. ^ Morris (2001) , pp. 369–370. ^ Hancock (2014b) , p. 45. ^ Hancock (2013) , pp. 138–142. ^ Hancock (1984) , pp. 13–15. ^ Krämer, E.-M. (2009). Der grosse Kosmos Hundeführer , 229. Kosmos: Stuttgart. ^ Petrigh, Romina S.; Fugassa, Martin H. (December 13, 2013). "Molecular identification of
1305-937: The quarry. Modern examples include the Jack Russell Terrier , the Jagdterrier , the Rat Terrier , and the Patterdale Terrier . There are also the short-legged terriers such as the Cairn Terrier , the Scottish Terrier , and the West Highland White Terrier , which were also used to kill small vermin. The original hunting terriers include the Fell Terrier (developed in northern England to assist in
1350-520: The remaining dogs were moved to Patagonia where most of them succumbed to diseases, since living their entire lives in Antarctica away from other dogs had made them lose their natural immunity to the common diseases of dogs. Belgian Mastiff [REDACTED] A mastiff -type breed that was used throughout the Low Countries as a draught dog , it was a large, powerful dog with
1395-414: The waiting hunters. Rastreador Brasileiro [REDACTED] A scenthound bred specifically to hunt jaguars ; when jaguars became endangered and then were protected as a result of this, the breed's purpose became obsolete. St John's water dog [REDACTED] A Canadian breed used by the fishermen of Newfoundland and Labrador ; descended from imported European dogs brought to
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1440-3386: The world . Neptune City, New Jersey: TFH Publications. v t e Extinct dog breeds, varieties, landraces and types African hairless dog Alaunt Alpine mastiff Argentine polar dog Belgian Mastiff Black and Tan Terrier Blue Paul Terrier Braque Dupuy Buckhound Bullenbeisser Chien-gris Chiribaya Dog Córdoba fighting dog Cumberland Sheepdog Cur Dalbo dog Dogo Cubano Dumfriesshire Black and Tan Foxhound English Water Spaniel English White Terrier Fila da Terceira Grand Fauve de Bretagne Halls Heeler Hare Indian Dog Hawaiian Poi Dog King's White Hound Kurī Laconian Lapponian Shepherd Limer Marquesan Dog Molossus Moscow Water Dog Norfolk Spaniel Norman Hound North Country Beagle Old Croatian Sighthound Old English Bulldog Old Spanish Pointer Old Welsh Grey Sheepdog Paisley Terrier Polynesian Dog Rache Russian tracker Saint John's water dog Sakhalin Husky Salish Wool Dog Sleuth hound Southern Hound Staghound Tahltan Bear Dog Tahitian Dog Talbot Hound Techichi Tesem Toy Bulldog Toy Trawler Spaniel Turnspit dog Tweed Water Spaniel Welsh Hillman v t e Dogs Types African village dog Free-ranging dog Pye-dog Street dog Hairless dog Herding dog Collie Livestock guardian dog Sheep dog Hunting dog Cur Feist Lurcher Gun dog Pointer Retriever Setter Spaniel Water dog Hound Scenthound Basset Coonhound Foxhound Sighthound Longdog Terrier Bull-type terrier Pinscher Schnauzer Mastiff Bulldog Spitz Husky Laika Tugou Toy dog Bichon Turnspit dog Breeds List of breeds List of crossbreeds Mixed-breed dog Crossbreed Extinct breeds Most popular Roles Assistance dog Autism dog Guide dog Hearing dog Medical response dog Seizure dog Mobility assistance dog Therapy dog Psychiatric assistance dog Attack dog Bay dog Carriage dog Catch dog Companion dog Detection dog Fighting dog Guard dog Lap dog Meat dog Mercy dog Police dog usage by country Search and rescue dog Sled dog War dog Behavior Communication Barking Body language Howling Intelligence Dog–cat relationship Human–dog interaction Animal testing Baiting Breed-specific legislation Cynanthropy Dog bite Dog daycare Dog fighting Dog food dog biscuit 2007 recalls Dog grooming Dogs in religion Dogs in space Dog licence Dog meat Dog park Dog show Dog theft Dog sports Dog walking Fear of dogs Human–canine bond Origin of
1485-421: The world . Shrewsbury: Swan Hill Press. ISBN 1-85310-912-6 . Cummins, John (2001). The hound and the hawk: the art of medieval hunting . London: Phoenix Press. ISBN 1-84212-097-2 . Fiorone, Fiorenzo (1973). The encyclopedia of dogs: the canine breeds . New York: Thomas Y. Cromwell Company. ISBN 0-690-00056-1 . Fogle, Bruce (2009). The encyclopedia of
1530-527: Was a miniature version of the Bulldog , popular in the late Victorian era as a companion dog ; it is considered to be the progenitor of the French Bulldog (which surpassed it in popularity) and the last record of it was in 1914. Toy Trawler Spaniel [REDACTED] Turnspit dog [REDACTED] A British dog type used in larger kitchens to run in a wheel that turned
1575-766: Was all-white in appearance; it was the progenitor of the Fox Terrier and one of several progenitors of the Bull Terrier . Fila da Terceira [REDACTED] A mastiff -type dog from the Azores, it was the ancestor of both the Saint Miguel Cattle Dog and the Fila Brasileiro . Fuegian dog [REDACTED] A domesticated form of the culpeo ( Lycalopex culpaeus ). Grand Fauve de Bretagne [REDACTED] A French breed of scenthound from Brittany that
1620-511: Was bred primarily as a pet and a show dog version of the Skye Terrier ; it is considered to be the progenitor of the Yorkshire Terrier . Polynesian Dog A catch-all term for four breeds on this list: the Hawaiian Poi Dog, Kurī, Marquesan Dog and Tahitian Dog (see above and below). Rache [REDACTED] A British type of hound in the Middle Ages , they were a fast-running scenthound used to drive game toward
1665-583: Was described as being between a spaniel and a retriever in appearance; very popular with wildfowlers in the mid-19th century, it is considered to be the progenitor of both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Flat-Coated Retriever (which both surpassed it in popularity) and it disappeared around the end of the 19th century. English White Terrier [REDACTED] A British breed of terrier from England that
1710-480: Was introduced to New Zealand by the Polynesian ancestors of the Māori during their migration from East Polynesia in the 13th century AD. Laconian [REDACTED] An extinct Spartan hunting dog typically used for hunting; known for its speed. Lapponian Shepherd Also known as Cockhill's Finnish Lapphound; it became extinct in the 1980s. Limer [REDACTED] A scenthound in
1755-563: Was its main diet. It became extinct after the introduction of European dog breeds to the islands. King's White Hound [REDACTED] A French breed of scenthound that was kept by the Kings of France from Louis XI to Louis XV ; known as the Chien Blanc du Roi in French, they became extinct when Louis XV disbanded the pack in 1725. Kurī [REDACTED] It
1800-481: Was raised for its hair, which was used like a sheep's wool. Sleuth hound Southern Hound [REDACTED] A British medium-sized scenthound that was used for hunting hare ; a slow-paced, deep-scenting hound believed to be related to the Bloodhound , they became extinct towards the end of the 18th century when faster hounds became more popular for hare hunting. Staghound [REDACTED] An English breed of scenthound that
1845-608: Was used for stag hunting; developed in the Middle Ages, they effectively became extinct when the last pack was sold to Germany in 1826. Tahitian Dog [REDACTED] Tahltan Bear Dog [REDACTED] The Tahltan Bear Dog was a breed of dog that came to Canada in early migrations and acclimatised to the environment. Developed by the Tahltan people. Talbot Hound [REDACTED] A British small to medium-sized white scenthound known from
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1890-503: Was used to hunt wolves and wild boar ; the breed became extinct in the late 19th century after the extirpation of wolves from much of France. Halls Heeler [REDACTED] An Australian breed of cattle- herding dog bred from imported Scotch collies crossed with dingoes ; it is claimed that they were the progenitor of the Australian Cattle Dog . Hare Indian Dog [REDACTED] Possibly
1935-412: Was used to designate springer-type spaniels that were neither Sussex nor Clumber Spaniels . Norman Hound A large breed of French scenthound from Normandy believed to be one of the ancestors of the Bloodhound ; it became extinct in the 19th century as hunters switched to faster hound types. North Country Beagle [REDACTED] A British medium-sized scenthound that
1980-489: Was used to hunt hare , it was said to be smaller, with a sharper nose and faster than the contemporary Southern Hound ; it is believed to be one of the foundation breeds of the modern English Foxhound . Old Croatian Sighthound A Croatian breed of sighthound used to course all forms of local game; they were known from the Middle Ages . Old English Bulldog [REDACTED] A British breed of specialised small mastiff -type dogs developed from
2025-808: Was very similar to the Border Collie ; its numbers declined from the mid-20th century onward. Cur [REDACTED] A British breed of herding dog used by cattle drovers in England, it was known for its distinctive stumpy tail; it likely became extinct in the mid-19th century. Dalbo dog [REDACTED] The Dalbo dog (Dalbohund) or Dalsland Mastiff is an extinct livestock guardian dog breed from Sweden. Dogo Cubano [REDACTED] A Cuban breed of mastiff originally used for bull-baiting , dog fighting and recapturing runaway slaves ; believed to have been descended from introduced Spanish Mastiffs, they became extinct in
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