Border Terrier

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General: an active terrier of medium bone, strongly put together, suggesting endurance and agility, but rather narrow in shoulder, body and quarter. The body is covered with a somewhat broken though close-fitting and intensely wiry jacket. The characteristic otter head with its keen eye, combined with a body poise which is at the alert, gives a look of fearless and implacable determination characteristic of the breed.

Origin: Border of Scotland and England.

History: The Border Terrier are traced to a region just on the boundary of England and Scotland. Most likely was most refined in the 1800's but may trace back hundreds of years prior, while the first formidable registered dog was in 1912. The Border was found to be a great working terrier for hunters plagued by predatory foxes and farmers with barns full of rats and mice used the small but gutsy breed to kill off vermin, or flush the foxes (and sometimes even badgers) out of their dens. They were then used in foxhunts because, unlike other smaller breeds used for the same purpose, their somewhat longer legs allowed them to keep up with the horses.

Temperament: The Border can make a terrific family pet, and can get along with children, provided that the children are well-behaved. Borders can be aggressive with other dogs, if they are not properly raised and socialized. a versatile and adaptable breed. They are equally at home living a working terrier's life or as a house pet. They are excellent housedogs that don't need a lot of space. The Border is a hunter and will act as such to almost any small game animal.

Size:  11 - 15lbs.

Today's Uses: The Border has still retained its rank as a working terrier and farm dog. The United States has few but the breed still has a mojor stronghold in the UK. As weight pulling in Europe continues to grow we are sure to see this great little dog make it to the track.

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