Border Terrier Dog Breed Information:
The alert, good-natured Border Terrier was originally bred to assist in foxhunts by driving foxes out of their hiding places and out into the open for the hounds to chase. Nowadays, they make great family members who adore their humans. Even though these are purebred dogs, some may still end up in the care of shelters or rescues.
Border Terrier Dog Group: Terrier Dogs.
Border Terrier Height: 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder.
Border Terrier Weight: 11 to 15 pounds.
Border Terrier Life Span: 12 to 15 years.
More About This Dog Breed:
Border Terriers become overweight easily, so be sure to measure your Border's food and give him at least a half hour of vigorous exercise each day.Border Terriers have a natural instinct to dig. Rather than fighting it, give your Border Terrier a place of his own to dig or put his digging drive to work with fun games.Border Terriers aren't yappy, but they'll bark to alert you of anything unusual, and they can become nuisance barkers if they get bored.
Border Terrier History:
The Border Terrier originated in northeast England, near the border with Scotland, during the 18th century. He's a result of the neverending battle between farmers and foxes. Borders were built to have a long, narrow, flexible body, the better to squeeze through narrow holes and flush foxes out of their hiding places, and legs long enough to follow the horses during a foxhunt.
Border Terrier Size:
The Border Terrier is built to be big enough to keep up with hunters on horseback and small enough to squeeze into tight spaces. Males weigh 13 to 15.5 pounds; females 11.5 to 14 pounds. They stand 10 to 11 inches.
Border Terrier Personality:
Considering that they're terriers, Borders are pretty good-tempered, affectionate, obedient, and easily trained. They're highly intelligent and quickly learn the cues that signal you're going outside for a walk or to the office, when it's mealtime, and what you like and don't like them to chew.
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Border Terrier Health:
Border Terriers are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they can get certain health conditions. Not all Border Terriers will get any or all of these diseases.
Hip Dysplasia.
Heart defects.
Malocclusions.
Seizures.
Patellar Luxation.
Hypothyroidism.
Cryptorchidism.
Border Terrier Care:
Border Terriers are family dogs and should live indoors with their people, not tied out in the backyard although they do enjoy having access to a yard. They'll enjoy at least a half hour of exercise daily, such as a walk on leash, off-leash play in a fenced area, or a good game of fetch. Without enough exercise, Border Terriers are prone to weight gain and boredom. Boredom can lead to destructive behavior and lots of barking.
Border Terrier Feeding:
Recommended daily amount: 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Border Terrier Coat Color And Grooming:
The Border Terrier has a short, dense undercoat covered with a wiry topcoat. The Border Terrier coat can be red, blue and tan, grizzle and tan, or wheaten Some have a small patch of white on the chest. For easier care, you can clipper the coat, but the texture and color will become softer and lighter and the coat won't be weather resistant.
Border Terrier with Children And Other Pets:
Border Terriers love kids and can match their energy levels all day long, but they're a little rambunctious for households with children under the age of 6 years. Border Terriers usually get along well with other dogs and cats, especially if they're introduced to them in puppyhood.