What Is A Terrier?

[Lacey13]

I have mini schnauzers. In the US they are shown in the Terrier ring - in Aust they are in the Utility ring. So what is the difference? All schnauzer breeds have coarse, wirery coats - like many of the breeds shown in the Terrier ring. My view is that it falls to temperament. While Schnauzer breeds are considered dominant - they don't display quite the same fiesty behaviour as say jack russels or scotties. They are somewhat more biddable and easier to train than terrier breeds (in general). The Black Russian (I think) is a large dog very similar in looks\type as the Giant Schnauzer and it too is shown here in the Utility ring. Cheers,