Border Terrier
Country/Date of Origin: The border country between England and Scotland/19th Century
The Border Terrier, which had no particular name until the 1860s, was bred by farmers in the hill country that makes up the border between Scotland and England. Strangely enough, the terrier did not get its name from the border country but from a pack of foxhounds called the Border Hunt. The little "go to ground" terriers, which followed the hunters, were used to roust the fox from its lair. Working ability was favored above all, and to this day the rough-and-ready Borders retain the pluck and spirit necessary to go after a fox, badger or otter. Fearful that acceptance into the show world would diminish the supremely important working abilities, Border breeders did not join the English Kennel Club until 1920. Membership in the American Kennel Club came even later with the first dog registered in the 1927 Stud Book.
Other Names Body Type Personality Coat Health Concerns
Back to TopCoquetdale Terrier, Reedwater Terrier
AKC Group: Terrier
Breed Club: Border Terrier Club of America
Rescue Club: Border Terrier Club of America Rescue
Back to TopBody Type:
- This "no frills" working terrier has a compact body and a head that is similar to that of an otter
- Height: 12-13 inches (at shoulder)
- Weight: 12-15 pounds
- Drop ears are not altered
- Tail is not altered
Personality:
- Unspoiled in looks and personality
- Gets along well with children and other pets
- Plucky and courageous although not as argumentative as some other terriers
- Very upbeat and willing to please
- Can be strong willed
Coat:
- Harsh, wiry double coat is very weather resistant
- Needs little grooming. Even shown in natural state
- Red, wheaten, grizzle and tan, and blue and tan are allowed colors
Health Concerns:
- Generally healthy
- Glaucoma
- Congenital heart problems
- Border Terriers are prone to dry skin conditions if they are house dogs
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