Dog breed lists
Terrier Dog Breeds
Terriers were bred to hunt vermin, so they're bold, energetic and determined. They tend to be spirited and need clear rules and daily activity. Here are the terrier breeds in our guides, most popular first.
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1
Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
A bearded farm ratter with big-dog confidence.
- 11–20 lbs
- 12–15 yrs
- Active
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2
Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Small, white and absolutely sure of itself.
- 15–20 lbs
- 13–15 yrs
- Active
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3
Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Small dog, enormous opinions.
- 18–22 lbs
- 12–13 yrs
- Active
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4
Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
Built like a bouncer, convinced it's a lap dog.
- 40–70 lbs
- 12–16 yrs
- Active
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5
Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Brave about everything except being left out.
- 24–38 lbs
- 12–14 yrs
- Athlete
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6
Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The happy camper of the terrier world.
- 30–40 lbs
- 12–14 yrs
- Active
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7
Terrier
Airedale Terrier
The King of Terriers.
- 50–70 lbs
- 11–14 yrs
- Athlete
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8
Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
A fox hunter on a pogo stick.
- 11–17 lbs
- 12–15 yrs
- Athlete
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9
Terrier
Bull Terrier
A three-year-old in a dog suit.
- 50–70 lbs
- 12–13 yrs
- Athlete
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10
Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Small dog, tall ears, plenty of nerve.
- 11–12 lbs
- 12–15 yrs
- Active
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11
Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Field demon by day, lap warmer by night.
- 11–12 lbs
- 12–15 yrs
- Active
How we picked
This list shows every breed in the Terrier group in our guides, ranked by popularity.
Questions people ask
What are terrier dog breeds?
Terriers were bred to hunt vermin, so they're bold, energetic and determined. They tend to be spirited and need clear rules and daily activity.
Are terrier breeds good family dogs?
It depends on the breed. Each guide covers temperament, energy, trainability and grooming so you can judge the fit for your home.