Terrier

Definitions of Terrier
  1. noun
    any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
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    types:
    Bullterrier
    a powerful short-haired terrier originated in England by crossing the bulldog with terriers
    type of:
    Jagdhund
    a dog used in hunting game
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