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Border Terrier breed information and pictures
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The Border Terrier is part of the Terrier group. The Border Terrier is a dog with Excellent problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Border Terrier is Excellent. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Hunting, Watch Dog The Border Terrier lifestyle is Prefers to be with his people; indoors or outdoors
The Border Terrier is prone to dislocated knee caps however this breed is generally insensitive to pain. It is important that when contacting a Border Terrier breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Border Terrier from a petstore which commonly are known to support Border Terrier puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Border Terrier health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Border Terrier breed standard.
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Border Terrier |
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Group:
Terrier |
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Shoulder Height:
13.50 in - 13.50 in |
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Weight:
11-12 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Medium amount |
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Intelligence:
High |
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Suitability for kids:
Excellent |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Great Britain; a small dog with an amazing amount of pluck for his size. Acquired present name in 1880. His lack of wide exposure in the show ring or as an over-popular pet has maintained his working attributes. .
Character:
This breed is brave and tenacious, and occasionally stubborn. It is sporty and seemingly untiring. It is loyal to its handler and good with children.
Temperment:
If socialized early, this breed gets along well with other pets. It gets along well with children.
Coat:
Is hard and thick with a dense undercoat. Allowable colors are red, wheat, or grey with grey markings.
Care
The coat may need to be plucked occasionally but must never be trimmed. It must be groomed thoroughly at least once a week.
Colour:
Red to wheaten, grizzle/tan or blue/tan
Comments:
Purposes:
Family Pet, Hunting, Watch Dog
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