Smallish dog breed once used for hunting (7)

I believe the answer is:

terrier

(Other definitions for terrier that I've seen before include "One who volunteers to fight" , "Breed of dog - Territorial Army volunteer" , "(Yorkshire?) dog" , "Small hunting dog" , "Dog - reservist" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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