terrier

noun

ter·ri·er | \ ˈter-ē-ər

, ˈte-rē-\

Definition of terrier

: any of various usually small energetic dogs originally used by hunters to dig for small game and engage the quarry underground or drive it out

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Kai Hansen, owner of the terrier, named Pippa, told Australia's ABC Radio that the dog was performing her favorite trick for a group of onlookers at the Goat Island Lodge when the tragedy occurred. — Benjamin Brown, Fox News, "Crocodile eats small dog that spent years chasing it back into river," 7 June 2018 Our mixed terrier Louie happily runs off with — and guards for hours — any biscuit offered. — Cathy Barrow, The Seattle Times, "I bake for dogs, and they eat it up: recipes for DIY dog biscuits," 23 July 2018 But one, a small black-and-white terrier named Puna, jumped out. — David Montero, latimes.com, "In Hawaii, life goes on under the volcano, even as it spews lava and threatens to explode," 13 May 2018 Dewey, a black-and- white terrier rescue, is now a frequent visitor at Uber offices across the nation. — Carmel Deamicis, Marie Claire, "Meet Uber's Secret Weapon, Austin Geidt," 20 Jan. 2017 Later that afternoon the terrier is anesthetized and his still body disappears into the great machine. — Amy Sutherland, BostonGlobe.com, "An experimental cancer treatment cured this dog. Could it work for people?," 16 May 2018 Here, Scott, though not a pet parent himself, answers a few questions on the capsule—and his (perhaps) future terrier. — Nick Remsen, Vogue, "Moschino and H&M Have A Few More Surprises In Store For Their November Drop. For One? Pet-Wear!," 9 Sep. 2018 Daily outdoor fun is a way of life for people with retrievers, terriers, spaniels, herding dogs and even plenty of dogs on the small side, who don’t seem to know they are considered part of the lapdog brigade. — Kim Campbell Thornton, sacbee, "Hiking or camping with your dogs? How to keep them safe," 11 July 2018 The dog’s breed wasn’t discussed during the hearing, but Goodlow’s arrest report indicates the dog was a pit bull terrier. — William Lee, chicagotribune.com, "$100K bail for man accused of beating, choking dog," 24 June 2018

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