Belgrade Terrier Dog Names

There are a plethora of terrier breeds spanning the globe. The Belgrade Terrier is one of the lesser known terriers and could be on the brink of completely disappearing. However, they do have the characteristic terrier qualities and that makes them just as lovable as their more well-known counterparts such as the Jack Russell Terrier. You will not find a Belgrade Terrier starring alongside Jim Carrey due to their rarity, however, Max McCarter, or better known as Milo, found fame in the 1994 movie The Mask. The director, Chuck Russell wanted a dog that was perky and lively, thus, Max won the role of Milo and the lively, energetic Jack Russell Terrier claimed the hearts of movie-goers everywhere. The Belgrade Terrier could not have pulled off a performance like that due to their long backs and heavy chests. They are lively and energetic, but they are also a more sensible and less agile breed of terrier.

The Belgrade Terrier is very rare, even in Serbia, and is thought to be an ancient breed that is part of a common pariah group of Balkan dogs that were heavily influenced by the Greek Alopekis. Thus, many believe the Belgrade Terrier is directly descended from the Small Greek Domestic Dog. The Belgrade Terrier was developed sometime during the Middle Ages and was used extensively as a ratter and small game hunter. The original Belgrade Terrier was not as long-backed or heavily built as the modern version. Thus, it is believed they were the regional version of the Balkan Terrier, which also descended from the Small Greek Domestic Dog. Today, there are only three types of the historic Balkan Terrier: the Voivodina Pacovan, Serbian Rupar, and Bosnian Jamar. The Belgrade Terrier was determined to not be related to the Balkan Terrier in the 19^th century. The modern Belgrade Terrier is thought to have developed from selective breedings to the Serbian Rupar. Before the start of World War I, the Belgrade Terrier was also bred with the Taurunum Dogge, Serbian Mountain Hound, and Bosnian Jamar and by the 1930s the modern breed type had been set. Unfortunately, World War II almost decimated the Belgrade Terrier and the breed has never fully recovered from these devastating losses. There are a few dedicated breeders working to preserve the breed, but it remains on the cusp of extinction. There are no known Belgrade Terriers within the United States or Canada and only a small population lives outside of Serbia.