| General Information |
| Group(s):
Terrier |
Height: usually 9-12 inches |
| Weight: 11.5-15.5 pounds |
Longevity: teens |
| Colors: red, grizzle and tan, blue and tan or wheaten with minimal white acceptable |
Coat type: doublecoat: dense undercoat with wiry somewhat broken top coat |
| Recognized Registries: NCA, FCI, UKC, AKC and others |
| Overall Appearance: Compact not heavy terrier of exceptionally charming though unkempt appearance. Wiry coat is not overly groomed adding to the jaunty charm. |
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| Personaility - Behavior - Training |
| Energy Level: moderate to thigh |
| General Nature: |
happy, somewhat more easy going and less reactive than other Terrier breeds |
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with Children: generally very good if socialized and handled properly |
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with other pets: generally very good but not ideal with many smaller animals like cats and rodents |
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with dogs: generally exceptional with dogs of all sizes, makes and models |
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| Socialization requirements: moderate |
| Ideal home characteristics: one that appreciates the alert and ever interested Terrier temperament combined with a somewhat easy going and mellow outlook |
| Temperament Notes: alert, responsive, intelligent, mildly independent |
| Training requirement: socializing and basic manners |
| Trainer notes: The Border Terrier combines everything that one might seek in a training partner. A certain tenacity (common in Terriers), intelligence, devotion to their training partner and perhaps a dollop of the entertainer at heart. If their training partner is one that can enjoy the occasional challenge as a result of this dog "working the crowd", then the training career of this dog and team will be ripe with exceptional stories and memories if not trophies. |
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| Background Information |
| Year range of first recognition: early 18th century |
| Country of Origin: North England and Scotland |
| Original Function: Earth dog even following fox to their lairs, ratter and more |
| History: Developed as a hunter in the border country of N. England and Scotland, used as a ratter as well as in fox hunts to flush fox from their dens. |
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| Adoption Information |
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| Deviations from Standard: oversized, coat too soft, poor dentition |
| Health Notes: Hip Dysplasia, eye problems |
| Health Testing: CERF, OFA |
| Questions to ask Breeder: http://www.digitaldog.com/breeder_questions.html - The Breeder Questions as listed here provided with explanations and answers you will want to be looking for!
- How long have you had Border Terriers?
- How long have you been breeding Border Terriers?
- What health issues have you observed in the breed?
- What health concerns do you screen your breeding stock for?
- Do you plan to keep a puppy from this litter?
- Do you have a written contract and puppy guarantee?
- Do you microchip your puppies?
- At what age do you send your puppies to their homes?
- Do you have any suggestions for training, grooming and socializing a puppy?
- What titles do you seek for your breeding stock?
- What do you consider to be a correct Border Terrier temperament?
- What would you consider an ideal home for a Border Terrier?
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| Web Sites: http://clubs.akc.org/btcoa/rescuefr.htm - Border Terrier Rescue |
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