| We begin this article with the basic facts about the | | | | become destructive and bark a lot if bored or feeling |
| breed, then follow up with an in-depth look at their | | | | alone. Therefore a family where everyone works |
| personality. | | | | during the day will not work for this breed. They are |
| Breed group: Terrier | | | | cautious of strangers but are generally not hostile. This |
| Weight: male: 13-15.5, female: 11.5-14 lbs | | | | breed is not recommended for inexperienced or |
| Height: 10-11 inches | | | | inactive dog owners. |
| Overview | | | | Care |
| The Border Terrier is originally from the Cheviot Hills | | | | Border Terriers should be brushed weekly and |
| are that is on the border of England and Scotland. | | | | stripped by a professional twice during the course of |
| These dogs were bred to be farm dogs, and their | | | | the year. These dogs should only be bathed when |
| main purpose was to drive fox from their den and to | | | | totally necessary, and then a mild shampoo should be |
| kill them. The Border terrier was also used to hunt | | | | used to protect the coat. This breed has a high pain |
| otters, badgers and martens. Currently the Border | | | | tolerance, and will not show any signs of illness or |
| Terrier is fairly rare in the United States - but they | | | | distress very often. It is therefore vital to closely watch |
| remain a very faithful companion and continues to be | | | | their health. |
| used as pest hunters on farms. | | | | Training |
| Temperament | | | | Ready and eager to please its owner, the Border |
| Border Terriers are extremely friendly and | | | | Terrier needs to be socialised enough to stop shyness, |
| good-natured; the show lots of affection and flourish | | | | and also be trained in obedience. |
| on human contact and attention. This breed is more | | | | They will not do well with cruel or unkind training |
| easy-going than is characteristic of the other terrier | | | | methods that will shatter their courage and make |
| breeds. They will do weel in a home with older | | | | training more hard. Training should be done with |
| thoughtful children. They will usually get along with other | | | | enough praise, inspiration, reward, respect, patience and |
| dogs but are not ideal for homes with cats or other | | | | consistency. The Border Terrier is very talented in |
| little household animals. The Border Terrier does not | | | | areas such as tracking, agility, competitive obedience |
| like to be left alone for long periods of time and will | | | | and hunting. |