Different types of earth dogs have existed in Great Britain since the early 18th century. The dogs were generally called terriers or earth dogs. For years, these dogs have existed without being formally classified into distinct breeds. The dogs were only categorized depending on the place of origin and appearance.
This situation changed in the middle of 1800s when dog shows became a fad. Dog owners have started "creating" new breeds from the already existing types of terriers. To gain the attention of dog enthusiasts, these new breeds were given interesting fictional histories. The English White Terrier, a dog type that is already in existence was formally named and became one of the newly created breeds.
The English White Terrier is a dog breed that weighs from 12 lbs to 20 lbs. This breed of terrier has a smooth all white coat, a muzzle that narrows to a black nose and a wedge shaped head and a rather flat skull. Set fairly close together are black oval shaped eyes. This breed has perfectly pricked ears that are commonly cropped by owners. Moderate in length, the tail that has a thick base tapers to a point.
It is rather unfortunate that the English White Terrier also known as Old English Terrier is now an extinct breed. Terriers are also called earth dogs because of their propensity to follow the prey in their burrows underground. These dexterous dogs will go after foxes, vermin and other small animals to their underground den. Because of the rather fragile and delicate constitution, the English White Terrier was never utilized as a working breed. An English White Terrier would not make an ideal hunter's companion. This breed of terrier has excelled in the show ring for a while.
English White Terriers are handicapped by their genetic disorder of deafness that hinders them from being good hunters and working dogs. These dogs however, are known to be good lap dogs. English White Terriers are affectionate dogs that love getting the attention of the human family. The extinction of this breed was largely caused by the lack of utilization and the breeds genetic disorder. The English White Terrier is one of the breeds that have gone extinct but this breed has left dog lovers an important legacy. A number of present day terrier breeds have descended from the English White Terrier. The Sealyham Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier and Fox Terrier have descended from the now extinct English White Terrier.
This situation changed in the middle of 1800s when dog shows became a fad. Dog owners have started "creating" new breeds from the already existing types of terriers. To gain the attention of dog enthusiasts, these new breeds were given interesting fictional histories. The English White Terrier, a dog type that is already in existence was formally named and became one of the newly created breeds.
The English White Terrier is a dog breed that weighs from 12 lbs to 20 lbs. This breed of terrier has a smooth all white coat, a muzzle that narrows to a black nose and a wedge shaped head and a rather flat skull. Set fairly close together are black oval shaped eyes. This breed has perfectly pricked ears that are commonly cropped by owners. Moderate in length, the tail that has a thick base tapers to a point.
It is rather unfortunate that the English White Terrier also known as Old English Terrier is now an extinct breed. Terriers are also called earth dogs because of their propensity to follow the prey in their burrows underground. These dexterous dogs will go after foxes, vermin and other small animals to their underground den. Because of the rather fragile and delicate constitution, the English White Terrier was never utilized as a working breed. An English White Terrier would not make an ideal hunter's companion. This breed of terrier has excelled in the show ring for a while.
English White Terriers are handicapped by their genetic disorder of deafness that hinders them from being good hunters and working dogs. These dogs however, are known to be good lap dogs. English White Terriers are affectionate dogs that love getting the attention of the human family. The extinction of this breed was largely caused by the lack of utilization and the breeds genetic disorder. The English White Terrier is one of the breeds that have gone extinct but this breed has left dog lovers an important legacy. A number of present day terrier breeds have descended from the English White Terrier. The Sealyham Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier and Fox Terrier have descended from the now extinct English White Terrier.
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