Miniature Bull Terrier

Characteristics
The Miniature Bull Terrier must be strongly built, symmetrical and active, with a keen, determined and intelligent expression. He should be full of fire, having a courageous, even temperament and be amenable to discipline.

Owning
The Miniature Bull Terrier has a sense of humor and natural ebullience and is known for his clownish antics. The Miniature Bull Terier has a cheerful, outgoing fearless disposition.

Did You Know
The Miniature Bull Terrier was accepted in Miscellaneous Class in 1963 and accepted as a breed in 1991. In early 19th century the Bulldog & now the extinct White English Terrier were interbred to produce the ''Bull and Terrier'' later known as the Bull Terrier.

Manchester Terrier

Characteristics
A small, black, short-coated dog with distinctive rich mahogany markings and a taper style tail. In structure the Manchester presents a sleek, sturdy, yet elegant look, and has a wedge-shaped, long and clean head with a keen, bright, alert expression. The smooth, compact, muscular body expresses great power and agility, enabling the Manchester to kill vermin and course small game. Except for size and ear options, there are no differences between the Standard and Toy varieties of the Manchester Terrier. The Toy is a diminutive version of the Standard variety.

Owning
The Manchester Terrier is a devoted affectionate dog who makes a good house pet and watch dog.

Did You Know
The Manchester Terrier was known long ago as ''the gentlemen's terrier''. The Manchester was bred in England in the district of Manchester to kill vermin and course small game. There are two varieties of the Manchester Terrier, the toy and the standard

Jack Russell Terrier

General Appearance
The Jack Russell Terrier was developed in the south of England in the 1800's as a white terrier to work European red fox both above and below ground. The terrier was named for the Reverend John Russell, whose terriers trailed hounds and bolted foxes from dens so the hunt could ride on. To function as a working terrier, he must possess certain characteristics: a ready attitude, alert and confident; balance in height and length; medium in size and bone, suggesting strength and endurance. Important to breed type is a natural appearance: harsh, weatherproof coat with a compact construction and clean silhouette. The coat is broken or smooth. He has a small, flexible chest to enable him to pursue his quarry underground and sufficient length of leg to follow the hounds. Old scars and injuries, the result of honorable work or accident, should not be allowed to prejudice a terrier's chance in the show ring, unless they interfere with movement or utility for work or breeding.

Characteristics
Bold and friendly. Athletic and clever. At work he is a game hunter, tenacious and courageous. At home he is playful, exuberant and overwhelmingly affectionate. He is an independent and energetic terrier and requires his due portion of attention. He should not be quarrelsome. Shyness should not be confused with submissiveness. Submissiveness is not a fault.

Fox Terrier

Characteristics
The dog must present a generally gay, lively and active appearance; bone and strength in a small compass are essentials; but this must not be taken to mean that a Fox Terrier should be cloddy, or in any way coarse--speed and endurance must be looked to as well as power, and the symmetry of the Foxhound taken as a model.

Owning
The Smooth Fox Terrier is a lively, active, and sleek dog. The Smooth Fox Terrier is easily housebroken. The breed requires occasional bathing and regular brushing to control the minimal shedding. The Smooth Fox Terrier has a keen nose, remarkable eyesight, and staying powers in accomplishing his work.

Did You Know
The Smooth Fox Terrier was originally bred to go to ground, their innate sense to dig comes out unless taught otherwise. The Smooth Fox Terrier was originally bred in England.

Bull Terrier

Characteristics
The Bull Terrier must be strongly built, muscular, symmetrical and active, with a keen determined and intelligent expression, full of fire but of sweet disposition and amenable to discipline.

Owning
Today's Bull Terriers are playful, fun-loving, sensitive, and affectionate dogs who make wonderful pets and companions, despite their tough appearance. They have tiny triangular eyes, and short erect ears. The Bull Terrier is happiest when they are with the people they love. The closer the better. They are miserable and unhappy if shut away or kept outside away from human companionship.

Did You Know
The Bull Terrier comes in two varieties, the colored and the solid white. Their coat is short and glossy and requires very little grooming. The Bull Terier loves games with a ball or other toys and all sorts of outdoor activities.

American Staffordshire Terrier

Characteristics
The American Staffordshire Terrier should give the impression of great strength for his size, a well put-together dog, muscular, but agile and graceful, keenly alive to his surroundings. He should be stocky, not long-legged or racy in outline. His courage is proverbial.

Owning
Over the past 50 years, careful breeding has produced today's American Staffordshire Terrier who is affectionate, reliable, and an especially good dog for children. The American Staffordshire Terrier is a happy, outgoing, stable, and confident dog who makes a wonderful family pet. The American Staffordshire Terrier is adaptable to country or city living, the only thing that will break his spirit and his heart is lack of his owner's fond attention.

Did You Know
The American Staffordshire Terrier was originally bred in England and Ireland. The American Staffordshire Terrier was accepted in 1936 for registration in the American Kennel Club stud book as Staffordshire Terriers. The American Staffordshire Terriers are intelligent and excellent guardians.