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Border Terrier Dog Breed Facts
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Breed: Border Terrier
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Also Called:
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Height: The Border Terrier is about 10 inches tall.
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Weight: The Border Terrier weighs between 11-15 lbs.
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Colors: The Border Terrier can be red, grizzle and tan, blue and tan, or wheaten.
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Physical Appearance: The Border Terrier is an active terrier of medium bone, strongly put together, suggesting endurance and agility, but rather narrow in shoulder, body and quarter. The body is covered with a somewhat broken though close-fitting and intensely wiry jacket. The characteristic "otter" head with its keen eye, combined with a body poise which is "at the alert," gives a look of fearless and implacable determination characteristic of the breed.
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Temperament/Personality: The Border Terrier loves children and is friendly, affectionate, alert, sensible and a sensitive member of the family. It is not aggressive and gets along with other dogs, household pets and horses. It cannot take physical punishment without it ruining the bond of trust.
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Care: The Border Terrier's coat requires regular brushing to keep it's appearance neat and tidy. Clip out knots and trim the coat on the head, legs, neck and top of the tail. He has a weather resistant coat with a hard, wiry outercoat and soft undercoat that repels most dirt.
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Health Concerns/Problems:
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Training: The Border Terrier is very obedient and easily trained. He needs to be trained at an early age because this breed has a tendency to be destructive and chew everything.
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Activity: The Border Terrier needs a good amount of exercise and the opportunity to run as they were bred to hunt and have a large amount of vitality and stamina.
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Life Span: The Border Terrier lives an average life of 15 years.
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Litter Size: The Border Terrier has an average litter of 3-6 puppies.
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Country of Origin: The Border Terrier originated in Great Britain.
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Brief History: Once known as the Reedwater Terrier the Border Terrier was originally developed to hunt alongside Foxhounds in the countryside of northeast England. Treasured for their ability to kill foxes and other animals who crept into the farmyard for livestock.
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Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC (GB), UKC
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