Border Terrier

HISTORY

ORIGIN  GREAT BRITIAN

GROUP  TERRIER GROUP

The Border Terrier was bred to hunt or find fox and flush them out of their holes. This breed originated around the 18th century and was used widely in Great Britain and Scotland.

APPEARANCE(S)

Border Terriers are small dogs with compact bodies. The ears usually fold over the forehead, and the eyebrows look like their always thinking.

COLOR(S)

This breed can be red, grizzle and tan, blue and tan or wheaten.

COAT

This breed has a short wiry coat.

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL

High

POSITIVES

This breed loves to play and chase things; they are very loving to the family. They get along with cats and kids if they are raised with them.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Border Terriers will chase cats and kids if they are not socialized at a young age. They can also be aggressive to other dogs.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do well in country or city.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This breed needs daily exercise.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

• Obesity

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

Border Terrier Club of America, Inc.
89 Morse Rd.
Columbus, OH 43214

FUN FACT(S)

The Border Terrier is often thought of as the easiest going of all the terriers.