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Description: Named the Border Terrier because they are from the border between Scotland and England where they originally served farmers as a working terrier and guard dog. The Border Terrier is able to look after themselves, usually with an amiable outlook on life. A no-nonsense little dog, the Border Terrier is game for anything. Unlike other terriers they are not argumentative. Border Terrier is a dog lover's dog.

Height: 10 inches
Weight: 11.5 - 15.5 lbs.

Colors: Red, wheaten, grizzle and tan, blue and tan.
Coat: Harsh and dense with close undercoat.

Temperament: The Border Terrier is plucky, alert.
With Children: Yes, loves children and will play tirelessly with them.
With Pets: Yes, gets along well with other pets.
Special Skills: Hunting dog and family pet.

Watch-dog: High
Guard-dog: Low

Care and Training: The Border Terrier wiry coat needs 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 the Border Terrier has a tendency to become destructive and chew things.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - High, Problem Solving - High

Activity: Indoor & Outdoor - High
Living Environment: The Border Terrier 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.

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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