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If you don’t have the space for a large dog, there are many smaller breeds that are suited to apartments or smaller backyards. Yet while lap dogs are very popular these days, there are also those that prefer the temperament of larger dogs. For these people, who like the temperament of larger dogs but cannot get one, small terrier dogs may be the answer. Small terrier dogs were bred down from regular terriers, so they retain the temperament of their ancestors. They aren’t at all submissive like a lap dog.

Small terriers are, in fact, quite the opposite of submissive. These are feisty, strong-willed, self-confident dogs that are tenacious and fearless. Because of this they need an owner who knows how to be ‘top-dog’, so they always know their place in the ‘pack’. This is not the dog to get if you can’t be firm and assertive when it’s necessary. And you can’t let any situation develop, even when you’re playing, when your terrier gets to be dominant, even for a moment. – Because most terriers will challenge their owner at some point anyway, even if you do everything right. But if you don’t, you set up some potentially unruly behaviour in your terrier.

Terriers are fantastic dogs. They are affectionate and happy. If they’re socialized properly the household cat should be okay, although to a terrier, other cats will always be seen as prey. This is because terriers have a high prey drive, so if you have small kids and you have or want a terrier, you should always supervise them together.

You can see the many small breed terriers below

• Welsh Terrier
• Irish Terrier
• Scottish Terrier
• Smooth Fox Terrier
• Border Terrier
• Cairn Terrier
• West Highland White Terrier
• Norwich Terrier and Norfolk Terrier
• Yorkshire Terrier
• Australian Terrier
• Toy Manchester Terrier
• Manchester Terrier
• Miniature Bull Terrier
• Sealyham Terrier
  Kerry Blue Terrier
• Boston Terrier
• Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Of course, even though terriers have the common characteristics described, the different breeds have their own particular traits. And the differences extend beyond how they look, to their personality Some breeds require more grooming compared to others, even within the terrier group. That can be an important consideration when choosing a dog.

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