Border Terrier

Border Terrier

The Border Terrier is small terrier with a coarse, wiry double coat and small ears, which fold forward into a "V" shape. The coat comes in red, blue and tan, tan, and grizzle and tan. Height: 11-16 inches Weight: 11-16 pounds dogbreedinfo.

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Breed Group:Terrier Group
Place of Origin:England

Description of Border Terrier

Colors

Red, Blue & Tan, Grizzle & Tan, Wheaten

Temperament

Even Tempered, Intelligent, Obedient, Fearless, Alert, Affectionate

SizeMin. HeightMax. HeightMin. WeightMax. Weight
Male13 in. 15.7 in. 13 lbs. 15.7 lbs.
Female11 in. 14 in. 11.2 lbs. 14.1 lbs.

Behavior and Traits of Border Terrier

Breed biology of Border Terrier

  • Hypoallergenic Dog

    Hypoallergenic dogs are intended to be more compatible with allergic owners. Smaller dogs that bark less are often indicators that a dog produces and disperses fewer allergens.

  • Medium Exercise Requirement

    Higher-requirement dogs tend to need more frequent play time in larger areas, while minimal-need dogs can be left alone more often.

    Life Expectancy

    Low:
    12 yr.
    High:
    15 yr.
  • Shedding Type: Light

    Shedding is the natural process which helps a dog stay clean. Lightly-shedding dogs are often associated with fewer allergic reactions when properly groomed.

Breed group of Border Terrier

Terrier Group
Terrier Group

Terrier Group is the name of a breed Group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. In general, a Terrier Group includes one particular type of dog, the Terrier, although other types may be included in a kennel club's Terrier Group. Most major English-language kennel clubs include a Terrier Group although different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their Terrier Group. The international kennel...
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Border Terrier place of origin

England
England
Population: 51,456,400

England /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, while the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separate it from continental Europe. Most of England comprises the central and southern part of the island of Great Britain in the North...
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