The Border Terrier originates from the Border Country between England and Scotland.  The Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Bedlington Terrier also come from this area.  It is assumed that these dogs have the same ancestry.

The hunters in those days wanted a strong dog that could drive a fox out of its lair.  This became the Border Terrier.  The Border Terrier is unrivalled in this task.  The Border Terrier was recognised as a separate breed in 1920 by the British Kennel Club.

Use:

• Working dog, Family dog.

Activity:

• The Border Terrier is  very active and lively and needs a lot of exercise.  It is a real working dog.

Appearance:

• General:  The Border Terrier is a small, compact dog. The body should be fairly long, narrow and deep.    The legs should be moderately long and not heavily boned.  The neck strong and moderately long.

• Colours:  Red, Wheat, Grizzle and Tan and Blue and Tan.

• Head and skull: The head should look like that of an otter, moderately broad in the skull with a short strong muzzle.  The stop is not strongly marked.  The nose is black. Dark eyes with a keen expression.  The ears are small, V-shaped drop ears, relatively  thick. Teeth are like scissors.

• Tail: Moderately short, thick at the root and pointed at the end.  It is placed high and carried cheerful but not over the back.

• Feet: Small with thick pads.

• Coat: Coarse, harsh, dense with a close undercoat.

• Weight: Dog: 6 – 7 kg.  Bitch: 5 – 6 kg.

Character: Good natured Strong Reliable Active workdog Brave (courageous) Adaptable Good with children

foto: Ann Roslin Williams

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