Some might be small, but terriers generally need plenty of exercise and attention, or they might turn to destructive behavior like digging, barking, chewing, and escaping.ĭue to their original purpose, terriers can have a high prey drive (the instinct to chase and kill furry and feathery creatures) and you may need to put in some extra work when it comes to recall cues. They are generally well-suited to active homes that are looking for a dog with bags of personality. Typically energetic, playful, adaptable, and outgoing, terriers love to be in the middle of the action. Many terriers would “go to ground,” which means they would dig down into the earth and crawl into underground dens and tunnels when chasing their prey.
Most hunted rats, mice, and other rodents, but some were used to hunt foxes, rabbits, and other larger game. Terriers were originally bred to search for and destroy vermin.
