PERSONAL PASSION PROJECT

By: Adriana K.

Introduction

There are 160 breeds of dogs that are in the world but I love all types of dogs. My top three favourite dogs are Cairn Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers and Airedale Terriers.

Cairn Terrier

Cairn Terriers are one of the oldest terrier breeds. They originated from Scotland, and they are the earliest working dogs. In the early days they chased off rodents, foxes, and badgers. Cairn Terriers come in four different colours which are brown, black, white, and grey. Cairn Terriers are small with shaggy coat that gives tem a “scruffy look”. They live up to 12-15 years. Cairn Terriers are also famous dogs , one of them have appeared in the movie The Wizard of Oz as Toto. Cairn Terriers are big diggers and they are very active and happy dogs.

Photo’s of Cairn Terriers

Yorkshire Terriers Yorkshire Terriers are developed in the 1800s.

They are named after the place in Yorkshire, England, where there were also developed in. Many people call them Yorkies. They are small dogs that are long-haired, also their coats are silky and blue, black, and brown. But when they are born they have coats that are black with tan spots. Yorkies are very brave, bold, and active for their size. Another nickname for a Yorkshire Terrier is a “Purse Dog”. They are called this because, sometimes you can see a Yorkie in a females purse. They live up to 13-15 years. Pasha, Patricia Nixon Cox’s dog lived in the White House while, Richard Nixon was president.

Photo’s of Yorkshire Terriers

Airedale Terrier The Airedale Terrier originated from

Airedale, a geographic area in Yorkshire, England. The Airedale Terrier is “The King of Terriers” because they are the biggest dog of the Terrier breed. They can live up to 12 years. An Airedale Terriers coat is hard, wiry, and dense, it covers the body and the legs. In England this breed is trained to be a police dog. Airedale Terriers tale are supposed to be shortened within 5 days of birth. They are also called Waterside Terriers because, they hunt Otters in the Aire River. They love to swim, they are intelligent, independent, energetic, strong-minded, and can be stubborn sometimes.

Photo’s of Airedale Terriers

Conclusion

Overall there are all kinds of dogs that are full of energy, they are lovable, cute, funny, and will always be mans best friend. Not all dogs are pets, some help the blind, and others are trained to work with police. All kinds of dogs have their own personality, but inside they are all the same.

Bibliography

Cairn Terrier http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairn_Terriers http://

www.petwave.com/Dogs/Dog-Breed-Center/Terrier-Group/Cairn-Terrier.aspx

Yorkshire Terrier http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorkshire_Terrier http://

www.petwave.com/Dogs/Dog-Breed-Center/Toy-Group/Yorkshire-Terrier.aspx

Airedale Terrier http://

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airedale_terrier#Appearance http://

www.petwave.com/Dogs/Dog-Breed-Center/Terrier-Group/Airedale-Terrier.aspx