small terriers?

[markdog 18]

been to a couple of shows this spring and is it me or are the terriers getting bigger?

some of them would struggle to get through a garage door let alone any where else.

i have a smaller patterdale terrier bitch solid as a rock but stands no more than 11" anybody else keep a smaller terrier

[Panna 68]

Yes. Dogs go bigger at shows.

I myself is a fan of smaller type - but still correct proportioned - terriers.

 

 

ATB,

 

 

Anna

[Big bald beautiful 1,231]

too small is as bad as too big

[Panna 68]

too small is as bad as too big

 

 

What would you count to be too small?

I haven't seen yet terriers being too small (I don't say there aren't), while I see tons on them being waaay too big.

 

 

ATB,

 

 

Anna

Edited May 17, 2009 by Panna

[Big bald beautiful 1,231]

seen a 10" black dog, big heart but no size to back it up.(went back to its breeder, no doubt sold on again)

Also owned a 10" bitch that wasnt strong enough to hold on in there.

[Big bald beautiful 1,231]

12-13 and wouldnt want one smaller

 

[Panna 68]

seen a 10" black dog, big heart but no size to back it up.(went back to its breeder, no doubt sold on again)

Also owned a 10" bitch that wasnt strong enough to hold on in there.

 

Thx for replying! Than I have a question: what about the short legged Russells, or the Dachshunds? Is size everything?

 

 

Anna

[Big bald beautiful 1,231]

i wouldnt slate any dog over its size, if its hearts there it will get.

my eldest dog must be 15" and sometimes you need to sink another hole or help him along but he still gets in places i wouldnt think he would

[trick_the_slip 0]

here is my pat he isnt a big chap at all but showing he has a big heart lol

 

just edited to say he is 11" tts

 

Edited May 17, 2009 by trick_the_slip

[trick_the_slip 0]

i think size goes a long way for holding game ..... but i never underestimate any dog these terriers have heart of lions tbh they amaze me lmao

[Guest rodsmith]

couldnt justify having a terrier which could not be spanned where i work them.legs aint really an issue as they can fold them up.it the sitting back and waiting whilst the terrier digs on that gets to me.ive never had a terrier over 13".

[Guest boysfaetheblackstuff]

here one my small terriers not done much at all 16months old showig great signs .. 10tts

Edited May 20, 2009 by boysfaetheblackstuff

[big yin 3]

couldnt justify having a terrier which could not be spanned where i work them.legs aint really an issue as they can fold them up.it the sitting back and waiting whilst the terrier digs on that gets to me.ive never had a terrier over 13".

what about the sitting back and waiting when your small dog cant hold the quarry for long enough in a decent sized earth?

[odieollie 0]

jrt x bull 12" tts 7 months old

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 17, 2009 by odieollie

[ACEPACK 5]

here one my small terriers not done much at all 16months old showig great signs .. 10tts

Boysfaetheblack a'l take we Lucy anyday mate.