Border Terrier

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The Border Terrier is small spunky terrier with a coarse, wiry double coat. He has dark lively eyes, black nose and small ears, which fold forward into a "V" shape. The tail is relatively short and tapers from a thicker base to the tip. It is carried level with the back unless the dog is very excited. Its limbs are not heavily boned. The Border Terrier comes in red, blue & tan, tan, and grizzle & tan. White on the feet is not allowed, but small patches of white are permissible on the chest.

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Weight: 11.5 - 15.5 lbs

Height: 10 inches

Colors: Red, wheaten, grizzle and tan, blue and tan.

Coat: Harsh and dense with close undercoat.

Temperment: Border Terriers are plucky, alert

With Children: Yes, loves children and will play tirelessly with them.

With Pets: Yes, gets along well with other pets.

Watch-dog: High

Guard-dog: Low

Care and Training: Border Terriers wiry coat need minimal grooming. Clip out knots and brush occasionally with a bristle brush. Trim coat on the head, legs, neck and top of tail. Bathe only when necessary. 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. Training from an early age as they has a tendency to become destructive and chew things.

Learning Rate: High, Obedience - High, Problem Solving - High

Activity: Indoor & Outdoor - High

Living Environment: Border Terriers will do well in an apartment if they are well trained and exercised daily. To own a Border Terrier you should be active and prefer a high-energy, playful dog.

Health Issues: Dislocated kneecaps.

Life Span: 15 + years

Litter Size: 3 - 6

Country of Origin: Great Britain

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. Special Skills: Hunting dog and family pet. First Registered by the AKC: 1930, AKC Group: Terrier, Class: Terrier, Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC (GB), UKC

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