The Border Terrier

The Border Terrier, one of the oldest kinds of terriers in Great Britain, comes from the Cheviot Hills which form the Border country. He is an active terrier of medium bone, yet strongly put together. He has endurance and agility, working equally well following a horse on the hunt or a fox to ground. This dog was recognized by the English Kennel Club in 1920.

Height: 10" (25.4cm)

Weight: 13 - 15.5 lbs (5.8 - 5.8 kg) for dogs, 11.5 - 14 lbs (5.1 - 5.1 kg) for bitches

Coat Type: The Border Terrier's coat, which can be grizzle and tan, blue and tan, red, wheaten in color, a very wiry and somewhat broken top coat over a short and dense undercoat. The outer coat should not curl or wave. The Border Terrier has a very thick, loose fitting hide.

Temperament: The Border Terrier is an affectionate workman-like little fellow in a plain brown suit who appreciates his friends and the world at large, knows his job and does the best he can without undue fanfare. He gets along well with other dogs, not the "typical" terrier temperament. Because of his self-reliant nature, time and patience will be required in his training, but in the end, he will be an ideal companion or working dog.

Special Interest: His most distinctive feature is an otter-like head with its keen eye, which at the alert gives him a look of fearless and implacable determination.

Classifications:
AKC: Group 4 - Terriers
CKC: Group 4 - Terriers
KC: Sporting - Terrier Group
FCI: Group 3
ANKC: Group 2 - Terriers