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Border Terrier

The Border Terrier is a very friendly dog with a special appearance. He is not very known as a companion dog and even as hunting dog. This funny little dog with a lively and affectionate temperament is an excellent vermin tracker as well as a good companion. Despite his small size, the Border Terrier has phenomenal stamina.

Height 33 to 40 cm

Weight 5 to 7 kg

Life expectancy 12 to 15 years

Hair Loss Low

Excercise Need High

Home country United Kingdom (UK)

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Personality Appearance Characteristics Price Tips Health History

Quick Overview of the Border Terrier

Temperament

Very brave and fairly aggressive
Affectionate and kind
Pleasant life companion
Natural stubbornness

Appearance

Very original look
Short and strong head
Rather light and slender
V-shaped drooping ears

Health

Enjoys good health
Rustic and very robust
No pathology listed

Temperament of the Border Terrier

Essentially a working terrier, the Border Terrier is very brave and quite aggressive. He will not be suitable for all types of owners because of his vermin tracker and great hunting skills that have been kept intact.

Despite everything, his affectionate and kind character makes him a pleasant companion in life.

Very aggressive with those of his kind, especially of the same sex, he appreciates children, but especially those that will understand when he's had enough. He is endowed with a natural stubbornness that needs a firm and constant education.

His stubbornness and aggressiveness must be controlled by a good education started at a very early age.

Breed Appearance

The Border Terrier has a very original look, with a particular head shape. Short and strong, the dog's head looks strangely like an otter's head. Rather light and slender, the Border Terrier is primarily a working dog, and his body reflects that perfectly.

Height

Between 33 and 35 cm (12.99 to 13.78 inches) for the male
Between 36 and 40 cm (14.17 to 15.75 inches) for the female

Weight

Between 5 and 7 kg (11.02 to 15.43 pounds) for the male
Between 5 and 7 kg (11.02 to 15.43 pounds) for the female

Color

His dress is rather varied. It can be wheat, red, tan, black tan, speckled black, blue and tan.

Hair

His coat is rather dense and hard with a very close undercoat.

Morphology

His peculiar head is often compared to that of an otter. His bright eyes are dark. His v-shaped ears fall forward and are slightly thick. His nose is often black. His rather thick tail is not very long.

According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 3, section 1 and is #10

Characteristics of the Border Terrier

Does this dog suit your lifestyle?

Every dog breed has its own characteristics. However, the actual character of a dog can vary from one to another within the same breed.

Life in an apartment

Good first dog

Tolerates solitude

Tolerates cold weather

Tolerates hot weather

Affectionate

Friendly with children

Friendly with strangers

Friendly with other animals

Hair loss

Drooling level

Easy to care for

Robust health

Easy to train

Intelligent

Tendency to bark

Tendency to nibble

Protective

Instinct to hunt

Adventurous spirit

Energy level

Level of intensity

Need for exercise

Playful

Price and monthly budget

Tips About this breed

Although small, the Border Terrier prefers by far country life to city life in an apartment.

He can live just about anywhere, but the city doesn't excite him that much. His favourite habitat is in the country where he can play and run freely.

Even if he looks like a nice dog, you still have to respect his slightly aggressive and rebellious character.

Naturally stubborn, it is preferable to start his education very young and to make sure to teach him firmness and determination in order to control his temperament, which is aggressive and slightly impatient.

He is still an excellent dog for children and the entire family as long as his limits are respected. He will barely be able to tolerate a young child if the child behaves brutally towards him.

It is best to provide some supervision when he is around toddlers. If he is educated at an early age and is used to being around younger children early in life, he will become much more comfortable and tolerant of them.

Health of the Border Terrier

Even if he looks a little frail, the Border Terrier enjoys excellent health. This hardy dog is very robust and has a good life expectancy. There are no recorded diseases that affect this breed.

GROOMING

His maintenance is weekly. Brushing once a week is enough to ensure a healthy coat. Since he has an abundant undercoat, it is preferable to shave it about twice a year to ensure the health of his coat because it does not moult naturally.

History of this breed

As his name suggests, the Border Terrier was bred in the Scottish Borders region between Scotland and England. This region is also home to many very different dog breeds.

In 1880, his name was already established and the Border Terrier saw the birth of his first specialized club in 1920.

Even if he is only then recognized by the Kennel Club of England, the breed is still very old.

The Border Terrier is most likely descended from the Working Terriers at the beginning of the 19th century, and already participated in the agricultural shows held in the famous Borders region.

Used at the time to accompany hounds, he was also very popular for hunting foxes. Until 1985, he was rather discreet in France, but the passion for the breed developed rapidly thereafter.

From a very brave and rather aggressive working and hunting dog, he has become today a dog that is very much appreciated by families. His very affectionate side makes him a pleasant companion even if he remains essentially a hunter, the breeders having kept the initial aptitudes of the breed absolutely intact.

References

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