The terrier group is made up of many different individual terrier breeds. Dog breed organizations like the AKC allocate each of their individual dog breeds into groups or categories based on their type, or original purpose.

When we talk about a ‘recognized’ pure breed, we mean a pure breed registered with a national Kennel Club such as the American Kennel Club (AKC). These can be fun but they are also quite expensive. And sometimes the only way to unravel the parentage of a dog is to have a genetic test carried out. There are also many terrier mixes that have one or both parents that are mixes rather than purebred dogs. If both dogs are purebred this is what we call a first cross ( or F1 generation) also sometimes known as a hybrid. What Is A Terrier Mix?Ī terrier mix is a dog that has been bred by crossing one of the recognized purebred terriers with a dog from a different breed. Shelters try their best to identify the breeds that went into their resident mutts, and you can also get your dog DNA tested to confirm the breed mix in your new best friend. It’s good to remember that many mutts available at your local animal shelter may be terrier mixes too. Small terrier dogs crossed with other small breeds are very popular among fans of the terrier mix. That’s partly because these are two very popular small terrier breeds that don’t take up huge amounts of space.

You’ll see a common theme here of using either Yorkshire Terriers or Jack Russell Terriers as one of the parents in the mix. For example, Jack-Malt, Jacktese, and Maltijack are all nicknames for the Jack Russell Maltese mix Small Terrier Mix Dogs There are many more lesser known mixes of course, some with fun designer dog names like Carkie (Cairn Terrier X Yorkie) And others whose nickname is yet to be invented! Some have multiple names for you to pick from. Jackabee (Beagle X Jack Russell Terrier).Frenchton (Boston Terrier X French Bulldog).Other terrier mixes are also popular, here is the top ten: Or the Cairn Chi, a Cairn Terrier Chihuahua mix. Many people have fallen for more unusual mixes such as the adorable Whoodle, a Soft-Coated Wheaten terrier mixed with a Poodle. Perhaps the most popular of all is the Jackapoo, a first cross between a Jack Russell Terrier and a Poodle. We’ll take a look at the pros and cons of mixing different dog breeds, and the factors you should take into account when picking out a terrier mix puppy or choosing a rescue dog to join your household. In this article we explore some of the most popular terrier mix breeds already cementing a place in our homes and our hearts.

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