Terriers were bred to “go to ground” or burrow underground to flush out prey like badgers and rodents; many, as a result, are small in stature. (7/15) by Judy Powell September 27, 2020, 11:51 am Judy Powell 0 Previous 7/15 Next View full list See more Previous article Terriers get their name from the Latin word, terra, meaning earth or ground. Next article But the terrier group as a whole is wide and diverse. The biggest of the breed is the Airedale terrier, which can grow to be up to two feet tall and weigh as much as 60 pounds. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.