Terriers get their name from the Latin word, terra, meaning earth or ground. (6/15) by Judy Powell September 27, 2020, 11:51 am Judy Powell 0 Previous 6/15 Next View full list See more Previous article Courage, tenacity, intelligence, hunting instinct, natural swimming abilities, and gentleness around families. Next article 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. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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.