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Why do you call a certain species of dog terrier? Is it because they are very territorial? Or it's because they are trained to protect the land (terra)?

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You're right about the 'earth' connection, and they have that name because they dig. Terriers can be used for hunting. If you chase a rabbit and the rabbit burrows underground, a terrier will dig down after it.

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