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

Size	Min. Height	Max. Height	Min. Weight	Max. Weight
Male	13 in.	15.7 in.	13 lbs.	15.7 lbs.
Female	11 in.	14 in.	11.2 lbs.	14.1 lbs.

Border Terrier Image Gallery

Unstripped Border Terrier with puppy. This is the "natural" form of the Border Terrier coat.	Female red Border Terrier.
Brother and sister sleeping together.	Border Terrier performing jump in Dog Agility
Red Grizzle, groomed.

Behavior and Traits of Border Terrier

Hunting Dog
Hunting dogs can be divided into four main categories of hounds, terriers, cur type dogs, and gun dogs. Many combine skills of hunting, flushing, and retrieving.
Hunting Dogs
Apartment-Friendly Dog
Apartment-friendly dogs are the best pick for owners who do not have a spacious play area for their dog. The lower a dog's energy level, the more apt it may be for apartment-life.
Apartment-Friendly Dogs
Family-Friendly Dog
Family-friendly dogs are breeds that interact well with children. These dogs remain good-natured even when subjected to a child's poking and grabbing.
Family-Friendly Dogs

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.
Hypoallergenic Dogs
- Bedlington Terrier
- Basenji
- Airedale Terrier
- Bergamasco
- Barbet
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.
Medium Exercise Dogs
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 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

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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