Dogs breeds
Complete profiles of Dogs breeds with photos, traits and care guides.
17 breeds
Australian Silky Terrier
A Yorkie lookalike with more terrier grit.
Australian Terrier
One of the smallest working terriers—plucky and adaptable.
Bedlington Terrier
A lamb-like terrier with a terrier heart and minimal shedding.
Border Terrier
An otter-headed, adaptable and easygoing terrier.
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
A rare long-bodied terrier with a silky topknot.
Rat Terrier
An American farm ratter—cheerful and clever.
Scottish Terrier
The bearded, dignified “Diehard” of Scotland.
Skye Terrier
A long, low Scottish terrier with a flowing coat.
Wire Fox Terrier
A spirited fox-bolting terrier, always ready to play.
Cairn Terrier
Made famous as Toto in The Wizard of Oz.
Lakeland Terrier
Bred in the English Lake District to protect sheep from foxes.
Manchester Terrier
A sleek black-and-tan former rat-catcher of Manchester mills.
Miniature Bull Terrier
A pocket-sized bull terrier with the same clownish charm.
Norfolk Terrier
One of the smallest working terriers, with folded ears.
Norwich Terrier
The prick-eared twin of the Norfolk Terrier.
Welsh Terrier
A mini-Airedale lookalike, always up for adventure.
West Highland White Terrier
A jaunty little white Scottish terrier, great in apartments.
General care guide: Dogs
Before you bring a dog home
A dog is a 10–15 year commitment. Match the breed to your space, schedule and budget, not just its looks.
Feeding
Puppies eat 3–4 meals a day, adults two. Use a quality food with meat as the first ingredient. Never feed chocolate, grapes, onions, garlic, xylitol or cooked bones.
Vaccines & health
Core vaccines start at 6–8 weeks with yearly boosters; rabies from 12 weeks is essential in Iran. Deworm every three months and protect against fleas and ticks.
Training & exercise
Reward-based training works best. Socialise puppies between 3 and 14 weeks. Most dogs need at least two walks a day; working breeds need much more.
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