The fearless, short-legged breeds in the Terrier Group were first bred to go underground in pursuit of rodents and other vermin. Long-legged terrier breeds dig out varmints rather than burrowing in after them, while the group’s “bully” breeds, created long ago for grisly sports like bull-baiting, are popular companion dogs today. This group includes some of the feistiest breeds of dogs – like the Irish Terrier, Bull Terrier, Fox Terrier, and Scottish Terrier.

Nose over landing by Air Mail Pilot Stevens with Staffordshire Bull Terrier type dog, c.1920s.

Unidentified man with Wire Fox Terrier with pipe in mouth in front of a Lockheed Vega. Luke Luqueer Album.

Ruth Alexander in cockpit with Wire Fox Terrier toy dog. Collar says, "'Maryland,' Ruth Alexander's Mascot, Agua Caliente - Camda Flight.”

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