Temperament: Alert, determined, eager, trustworthy and affectionate.

Behaviour with Children: Gets along well with children, always ready to play.

Behaviour with other pets: Small pets such as cats they may get excited about; sometimes try to be dominant with other dogs..

Activity Level:Indoors - Moderate to high: Outdoors:- Very High.

Obedience Ability: Moderately interested..

Watch Dog: Pretty good - High

Expected Life Span: 12 - 14 years plus/minus

Living Environment:Both the Smooth and the Wire coated are very active terriers, apartment living is fine so long as daily adequate exercise. Left in yard too long a length of time encourages barking and a strong determination to dig their way out.