Ten Terriers That Will Steal Your Heart

Whether you are more inclined to a feisty Jack Russell, a spunky Yorkie, or you dream of having your very own mini “Toto” to carry in a picnic basket, here are a few reminders as to why terrier pups have completely won over our hearts!

They like cuddling with teddy bears!

Moo moo time #puppy #dog #cute #cuddle #snuggle #cow #airedale #terrier #love #dogsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram … pic.twitter.com/TFxjBk3wT1

— Dr. Cow (@DrGaai) December 17, 2015

Agi with a teddy bear🐻 she can only see him at Christmas time🎄🎅 #yorkie #yorkieofinstagram #yorkieoftheday #yorkieg… pic.twitter.com/gMAqxA5NHc

— Teddy Bear (@StuffedTeddy) December 23, 2015

Terrier pups are all about community. These two snuggly guys are committed to the buddy system.

@dog_rates cuddle buddies pitty is Ares the b.terrier is Theseus pic.twitter.com/w8n3VK1qxD

— Grand Sphincter (@baldwin419) November 25, 2015

Terriers understand the horror of getting caught in the rain… and the necessity of reliable wet weather gear.

ⓒ ☺️✨ Daddy bought me rain coats because its raining and mommy doesnt like her babies wet lol #yorkie #spoiled #m… pic.twitter.com/iZuz5aQ1Rz

— MINIONS (@MINlONS) April 7, 2014

They appreciate getting pampered at the beauty parlor! (NOTE: this image HAS to be cheesy/staged to be funny!)

Chanel fresh from groomers#yorkie#watchdog Sitting still for 2 seconds after which the bow came right off… pic.twitter.com/tFldtnvHCc

— Sylvianne (@sylverforbes) July 8, 2014

Terriers know how to kick back and relax at the beach…

Fun at the Beach in the Sand! 😄 – This is Indy the Boston Terrier at 5 Years Old ► http://t.co/nIQZviVjIt #dog pic.twitter.com/fF0nX6tNN9

— Boston Terrier Dogs (@bterrierdogs) September 9, 2015

…AND romp in the snow!

English Bull Terrier (Enjoying the Snow) Beautiful Dog, pic.twitter.com/ZATrhRyX1D

— SMITHERS JONES (@johnnyslither) December 26, 2015

Terriers are speedy runners, and are hard to catch!

Terrier racing at the Ripley Show earlier this year. #TooCute pic.twitter.com/YIMAmzJgwK

— Nicky Busby (@Yorkshireimages) December 9, 2015

But if it’s time to be a couch potato, they know how to do that too.

Hard day on the beach for Bertie!! #itsadogslife #terrier #devon #parsonterrier #hopecove #funinthesun 🐶❤️ pic.twitter.com/IPXoWwVd9j

— Lucy Onan-Read (@pheasie) June 7, 2015

Terriers like this Westie are patient and loyal, and would eagerly wait for their owners all day!

Let’s play catch? #dogs #westie pic.twitter.com/rIjnMjF8rv

— Dogsnug (@Dogsnug) October 13, 2015

Bonus
Sometimes terrier pups are so little, they can fit right in your hand (or in your purse!)

10-week-old yorkie puppy-napped from Orlando pet store https://t.co/40cgV0s7kV pic.twitter.com/6o7wR40VuU

— Orlando Sentinel (@orlandosentinel) January 10, 2016