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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
6 Fun Facts About the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is full of energy, loves people, and makes a great family pet. Here are some interesting facts about this lovable breed. 1. They are native to Ireland. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is one of four terrier breeds that are native to Ireland. According to legend, when the Spanish Armada […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/soft-coated-wheaten-terrier-facts/
| September 28, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Toy Fox Terrier History: The Balance of a Toy and a Terrier
The Toy Fox Terrier has a unique distinction in being the only breed whose AKC standard implies that a fondness for television viewing is a breed trait. Don’t believe it? The introduction to the breed standard states that not only is the Toy Fox Terrier an athletic, bold, lively pup who will happily go to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/toy-fox-terrier-history/
| August 30, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Susan Carr of Salishan Tibetan Terriers
Salishan Tibetan Terriers, in Tolland, Connecticut, was founded by Gary and Susan Carr. They began exhibiting Tibetan Terriers in 1975 and breeding them in 1979. The Carrs became AKC Platinum Breeders of Merit, and their kennel has produced some of the top show dogs in the country. Their dogs have earned more than 300 AKC Championships and Obedience titles. In […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/akc-breeder-spotlight-susan-carr-salishan-tibetan-terriers/
| August 22, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Owner-Handler Grows Bond with Terriers Through NOHS
Let’s just admit it: Getting started in showing purebred dogs can be intimidating. For newbies, it can seem like the other exhibitors have been given the steps to a choreographed dance that they execute with fluidity and flair, while you are left to lurch around the ring with two left feet. And if you happen […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/nohs-owner-handler-terriers/
| August 10, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Peter Holson of McHill’s Border Terriers
Peter Holson of McHill’s Border Terriers lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He has been involved with Border Terriers for more than 20 years and has bred them for about that long. McHill’s is a brother/sister breeding program. Typically, Peter’s sister, Hillary Zimmerman, whelps and raises pups while Peter is more involved with showing class […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/akc-breeder-spotlight-peter-holson-mchills-border-terriers/
| July 19, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Glen of Imaal Terrier History: The Emerald Isle Terrier
In 2004, the multifunctional, even-tempered, and powerfully built Glen of Imaal Terrier became part of the AKC registry's stellar ranks. In doing so, this native Irish breed joined its cousins, the Kerry Blue, Soft Coated Wheaten, and Irish terriers, in the registry. A Tough Terrain, An Even Tougher Terrier The Glen of Imaal Terrier is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/glen-of-imaal-terrier-history/
| July 14, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Sealyham Terrier History: The Captain’s Fancy
Before dog shows were established, a terrier’s primary credential to earn a place to live and regular meals was its ability to dispatch a wide variety of small vermin for work and sport. While most terriers devel oped slowly, some were created at the behest of an individual and assumed their familiar form and function […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/sealyham-terrier-history/
| June 27, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Silky Terrier History: The Sweet & Feisty Australian Ratting Dog
When a pup’s age is still counted in weeks, he’d be lucky to get much farther than the front door. But in 1954, a 6-week-old black and tan pup from the sub urbs of Sydney made a 7,500-mile journey on Qantas Empire Airways to his new home in La Crescenta, California. His name was Sir […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/silky-terrier-history-sweet-feisty-australian-ratting-dog/
| April 20, 2022
Expert Advice: Feature
Missing Pet? Call Bravo the Rat Terrier, a Trained Pet Detective
Two days until Christmas and Chandler Ray could not wait to get home. A heavy rain did not deter the 23-year-old as he left his girlfriend’s place in Raleigh, North Carolina, to make the two-hour trip to see his family. His drive had barely started when his vehicle hydroplaned on the wet road, flipped, and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/rat-terrier-becomes-pet-detective/
| April 5, 2022
Expert Advice: Breed History
Skye Terrier History: From Rocky Scotland to British Royalty
The craggy, beautiful Isle of Skye, off the northwest coast of Scotland, gave rise more than 400 years ago to the rugged yet elegant terrier that bears its name. With a form that has remained essentially unchanged over the centuries, the Skye Terrier today is still the good-natured, loyal, fearless companion that ferreted vermin out […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/skye-terrier-history-from-rocky-scotland-to-british-royalty/
| February 7, 2022