The majority of terrier breeds were developed in Great Britain and Ireland where most of them took their name from the area of origin, such as Skye, Border, Norfolk, Irish, Lakeland, Fell, Scottish and Manchester.
They were used to control rats, rabbits and foxes above and below ground, and some of the larger terrier breeds would even hunt.
Today most terriers are kept as companion dogs and family pets. They are generally loyal and affectionate to their family but can still maintain that ‘terrier tenacity’, needing a firm hand, and most are still capable of doing the job they were bred for – vermin control.
Terrier breeds that will be attending The Game Fair include: Manchester, Bedlington, Glan of Imaal, Border, Skye Save, Parson Russell, Cesky, Dandies Dinmont, Norfolk, Jack Russell and Irish.
10.00 Twistmount Gundogs
10.30 Working Clumber Spaniel Society
11.00 Golden Retriever Team
11.30 The Pet Gundog With Lez Graham
12.00 Parade Of The Sporting Pavilion
12.30 Strigadae Gundogs
13.00 Working Lurcher Demo
13.30 Misselchalke Gundogs
14.00 Retriever Team South West
14.30 Minority Breed Retriever Team (Fri & Sat)
14.30 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers (Sun)
15.00 Working Test Demo
15.30 Family Gundog Team
16.00 Flat Coat Retriever Team (Fri & Sun)
16.00 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers (Sat)
16.30 Gundog Grudge Match
17.00 Presentation Of Outside Events
