ADDITIONAL BORDER TERRIER PICTURES
Family: Terrier
Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Terrier
Origin: Border of Scotland & England
Date of Origin: 18th century
Originally used for: Stock protection from fox, fox hunting
Used today: Sporting, companion
Other Name(s): Border
History of the Breed: The Border Terrier takes his name from the border counties of England and Scotland. For centuries, terriers fitting
the description of the Border Terrier were used by shepherds, farmers, and hunters who required a dog with sufficient leg to follow a horse in
the rugged hill country but small enough to be able to go to ground after foxes. Courageous enough to kill his quarry in the den or bolt him from
his lair, yet able to fit in comfortably at home when work was done.
General Appearance: A small, athletic terrier with a coarse wiry double coat. The head is equipped with a short muzzle with a black
nose, small ears which fold forward into a "V" shape. The tail is relatively short and tapers from a thicker base to the tip.
The outer coat is harsh and wiry and typically a tan-grizzle color.
Height & Weight:
Height 10-11 Inches
Weight 11.5-15.5 Pounds
Coat: A double coat consisting of a soft undercoat and harsh, wiry outer coat.
Color: Grizzle and tan, blue and tan, red grizzle, and wheaten.
Grooming needs: Medium, The wiry coat needs brushing weekly, professional grooming twice a year.
Temperament of Breed: Border Terriers make excellent family dogs however, even the best trained Border will bolt after a cat or squirrel despite your commands. More Borders are killed by cars than die of disease or old age. Please keep your boarder in a fenced yard or on a leash when outdoors.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Yes
Exercise Level: High
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Hip dysplasia, luxating patella, (PRA) Progressive retinal atrophy
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 13-14 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 81
First Registered by the AKC: 1930
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, KCGB, CKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Border Terrier Club of America
Border Terrier Club of the Redwoods (BTCA)
The Border Terrier Club
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