Browse Terriers Ranked By Height
Size Range: The lower end of each height/weight range represents typical female measurements, while the higher end reflects male averages.
Border Terrier
Origin: UK/Scotland border
Purpose: Fox bolting
Height: 12-15"
Weight: 11.5-15.5 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #98
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Welsh Terrier
Origin: Wales
Purpose: Fox, otter hunting
Height: 13-15"
Weight: 20-22 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #123
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Lakeland Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Fox hunter
Height: 14.5-15"
Weight: 15-17 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #156
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Smooth Fox Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Fox hunting
Height: 15.5"
Weight: 15-18 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #139
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Wire Fox Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Fox hunting
Height: 15.5"
Weight: 15-18 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #113
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Manchester Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Ratting
Height: 15-16"
Weight: 12-22 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #115
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American Hairless Terrier
Origin: United States
Purpose: Companion
Height: 12-16"
Weight: 12-28 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #125
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Bull-baiting, companion
Height: 14-16"
Weight: 24-38 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #63
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Bedlington Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Vermin hunter
Height: 15-17.5"
Weight: 17-23 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #134
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Irish Terrier
Origin: Ireland
Purpose: Vermin hunter, guard
Height: 18"
Weight: 25-27 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #136
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Kerry Blue Terrier
Origin: Ireland
Purpose: Versatile farm dog
Height: 17.5-19.5"
Weight: 33-40 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #135
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Origin: Ireland
Purpose: All-purpose farm dog
Height: 17-19"
Weight: 30-40 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #75
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American Staffordshire Terrier
Origin: United States
Purpose: Bull-baiting
Height: 17-19"
Weight: 40-55; 55-70 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #77
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Bull Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Companion
Height: 21-22"
Weight: 50-70 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #72
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Airedale Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Hunting, versatile
Height: 22-24"
Weight: 50-70 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #64
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