Wide variety

Press, 29 November 1979, Page 13

Wide variety

By Mrs Betty McKenzie Brief smmaries of each Terrier breed owned by members of the Club are as follows: Airedale Terrier: Largest of al] the Terrier family, is often referred to as “the King of Terriers” because of his size and majestic outlook, has a gentle and lovable nature making an excellent family pet. Australian Terrier: As the name suggests this breed originated in Australia. The convenient 6-7 kg size places them among the smallest of the Terriers and physically and emotionally every Aussie has its own personality. Bedlington Terrier: The origin of the Bedlington is more Obscure than that of most other varieties in the Terrier family. The low-set ears, the topknot, the reached back and lithe, graceful, almost racy appearance are all attributes that defy explanation without bringing foreign blood into the background. Nevertheless, the Bedlington maintains the Terrier spirit and lovable nature. Bull Terrier: One of the oldest breeds in the Terrier group. They may have the reputation of being fighters, but they are intelligent, lovable and extremely tractable. Cairn Terrier: A small rugged dog of Scottish descent, came originally from the Isle of Skye and the rocky slopes of the Scottish Highlands. The Cairn has a big heart and an equally large share of independence and courage. Dandie Dinmont Terrier: Has the honour of being one of the first breed of Terrier to have an identifiable name. A distinctive dog, also of Scottish decent, devoted to his

master and generally tolerant of others. Fox Terrier: The name g Fox Terrier embraces two varieties of the breed, namely Smooth and the ’■ Wire. A popular English > Terrier Of compact size 3 and strong hunting ability. Irish Terrier: One of the ’ three Terrier breeds in1 diggnous to the Emerald 8 Isle. 35-40 cm in height, a courageous dog, will tackle anything on four s legs and more frequently s than not will emerge the victor. t Kerry Blue Terrier: i Originally known as the e Irish Blue Terrier with a / distinctive blue-black I curly coat. Has all the • Irish traits and is fun loving and happy, but will e fight at a drop of a hat. s Lakeland Terrier: Inf digenous to the Lake Diss trict of England. A small t dog used with the hounds e when hunting the fox. :, Norwich Terrier: The / smallest Terrier exhibiting — the same courage and deni termination as other and i larger members of the i. Terrier tribe. A lovable appealing temperament, being very attached to its 3 master. Scottish Terrier: The e most popular of any of the breeds derived from e the old Scottish Terrier, a g small stocky dog. Sealyham Terrier: Another small English Terrier averaging 26-30 cm in 1 height, easy to keep, small ri enough for flat living and / exhibiting all the affection 1 that can be desired. e Staffordshire Bull Tere rier: Originally used for i fighting, it has developed f into a companion type dog of medium size. ■: Welsh Terrien One of g the oldest Terrier breeds, f small and very stylish. a West Highland White Terrier: An all-white Terrier from Scotland, origis nally bred to be a hunter

of small stature, great courage and unsurpassed determination. The Westie is a dog of undeniable charm. He is fun-loving and gay, not argumentative but will not back down to any adversary, regardless of size. All these breeds of Terriers will be on show at

the Club’s 30th Anniversary Championship Show to be held on December 2, at the Canterbury Kennel Centre, McLeans Island. The Judge, Mr B. P. McCowage from Australia is a well known Terrier judge, having judged at many shows in England, America and Australia.