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Terriers derive from hound s, as is suggested by the ever popular Dachshund, a hound that functions much in the manner of a terrier. Terriers are to digging as the sighthounds are to running and scenthounds are to tracking.
The gameness and the spirit of the Patterdale Terrier can scarcely be denied. Training often involves working on a hide on a wheel.
The Fox Terriers have been hailed among the British terriers as the "gentleman of the terrier world." In their elegance, good looks and outstanding working ability, both the Smooth and Wire have strong dog world followings.
The terrier temperament is exhibited in the show ring, a competition gratefully removed from the rat pit's of yesterday. Most kennel clubs categorize the terrier breeds together in a group appropriately called the Terrier group.
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