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Border Terrier Breed Information |
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Original Function: Earth dog even following fox to their lairs, ratter and more Temperament: Affectionate, Loyal, Energetic Characteristics: Capable of following a horse, combining activity with gameness Recommended for: Active people & families. Lifespan: 12 - 15 yrs
Coat: Harsh and dense; with close undercoat. Skin must be thick. General Appearance: Small to medium sized. Otter shaped heads. Eyes dark. Ears hang down. Tail relatively short & thick. They have harsh, dense coats with close undercoats. They are primarily working dogs and look it. They are strong, active, keen of eye and all terrier.
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The Border Terrier first appeared
in the 18th century and has changed little since. They were used
as working terriers in the Scottish Borders hunting foxes which
preyed on livestock. Their ancestry is not really known. Their appearance
was never of great concern to their owners but their ability to
go to ground after a fox was, so they were bred to have strong jaws,
to be well boned but not heavy and to have a chest with sufficient
capacity but narrow enough to allow them to get back out of any
earth they entered. Their extra length of leg enabled them to follow
a horse so that they were there when they were needed. During their
history they were known as the Reedwater Terriers and the Coquetdale
Terriers but nowadays are referred to as Border Terriers. They are
still working terriers in the countryside but in urban areas are
mainly family companions. They respect their owners but any harsh
treatment will wreck their trust forever. They are easily trained
and reliable. They are brave, adaptable and good with people, especially
with children. They are reliably easygoing but have independent
natures and like to make their own decisions. Grooming- their durable coat needs little care, mostly have quite long coats if left to grow naturally. The short coat is only maintained by weekly stripping (or 'rolling') which can be quite time consuming and there is a technique involved. A specialist groomer is required until this has been learnt. A puppy can be left unstripped until the coat is 'blown', usually at about 6 months of age, but it will then need a full hand strip. Clippers must not be used as they will ruin the coat. A full strip by hand can take 2/3 hours. Eyes, ears and teeth should be checked regularly. Exercise- a very active dog, bred to follow the hunt and with keen hunting instincts. They need plenty of exercise on a daily basis and enjoy using their intellect as well as their bodies. They have lots of stamina and will keep going as long as their owners require them to do so. They may chase any small creature that take their fancy regardless of life and limb. This can lead them into trouble but an owner who is aware of this and starts appropriate training at an early age should remain in command. Without good exercise they can become destructive and chew things. Health-
They can gain weight quickly and easily (even if exercised) if fed
even a little too much and reducing their weight is a very long
process.
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Other information on this breed Websites: Clubs: BORDER TERRIER CLUB
OF VICTORIA INC. BORDER TERRIER CLUB
OF NSW
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