The Border Terrier is a medium sized terrier breed that originally came from the region between Scotland and England. This dog came from the line of Scottish terriers primarily the Dandie Dinmont and Bedlington terriers. Currently, the Border Terrier is a favorite companion of many people that it ranked 10th in UK kennel registrations and 81st in the American Kennel Club.
The name Border Terrier is derived from the fact that it was discovered living in the communities along the Scottish borders. This breed has existed for many centuries but it was only in 1920 that the Kennel Club recognized it as an official breed. Before, however, the Border Terrier would only fall under the "Any Other Variety" category.
What differentiates this breed from other terriers is its otter-shaped head which is a broad skull and a short, strong muzzle. Its ears are V-shaped and hang towards the cheeks. Its tail is naturally fairly short, thick at the base and tapers at the end.
Its body is lean and narrow and is covered with short, dense coat. The average height of this dog is between 13 to 26 inches at the withers. The weight is 13 to 15.5 pounds for the male and 11.5 to 14 for the female.
The coat of this dog is double and the undercoat is soft, short and dense while the topcoat is harsh, wiry and dirt-and-water-proof. The coat sheds twice a year and during these occasions, hand stripping of the coat is necessary in order for the hair to grow back properly. Commonly, the coat colors for this breed are blue and tan, red, wheaten, and grizzle and tan.
This dog is sociable and gets along well with other dogs but it does not hesitate to fight back whenever it feels threatened. Generally, however, this dog is very friendly and does not aggress anybody intentionally and in fact, it will likely go with a stranger without suspicion. This dog is also very bright and mild tempered but at times it can be confrontational and hard-headed.
Task training for this breed is very easy as it tends to learn quickly on this subject. When it comes to agility, this dog performs outstandingly even defeating other breeds. Teaching this dog some tricks, however, is less enjoyable as it tends to learn slowly on this topic.
The Border Terrier as a natural hunter needs daily exercise such as long walks. Additionally, this dog is sensitive to pain and so its health must be closely monitored. The Border Terrier is not very active indoors and so an apartment living will suit him fine.
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