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Dog Breeds - Border Terrier

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The Border Terrier originated from the border of England and Scotland tracing back to the 18th century. They were used to hunt vermin and to defend the farm against prey such as foxes. They make a great watchdog and have amazing stamina which allows them to keep up speeds with horses! The Border Terrier must be well socialized at a young age to prevent them from being overly shy. They are not aggressive with other dogs, and generally get along well with other breeds. They can be trained to be good with family cats, although they are not good with smaller pets or unfamiliar cats. Border Terriers are excellent escape artists who are good at digging and should be kept in a securely fenced area. This breed has an extremely high pain tolerance so any sign of illness or pain should be taken very seriously. Border Terriers are happy to please their owner and should be praised for their good behavior, rather then punished for bad behavior. Corrections should be kept short to keep their gentle and playful spirit!

Border Terrier Breed Information

Breed Group

Terrier Group

Coat

Wiry, straight topcoat with a short and dense undercoat

Color(s)

Red and tan, wheaten, black and tan.

Size

11-16 inches

Weight

11-16 lbs

Exercise:

Require a great amount of exercise

Temperament

Alert, lively, affectionate, friendly, Playful

Trainability

Easy to train

Average Lifespan

15+ years

Common Health Problems

Hip dysplasia, Luxating patella, Heart defects, Juvenile cataracts, Progressive retinal atrophy, Seizures, CECS (Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome)

Most PetCare Clients Insure Border Terriers with:

QuickCare Intermediate for Dogs




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