Border Terrier
Breed Profile
Group: Terrier
Origin: England/Scotland
Colour: Red, wheaten, grizzle and tan, or blue and tan
Lifespan: 13 to 14 years
active • sensible • kind • affectionate • devoted
Owner's Guide
Sweet-natured and affectionate, Border Terriers can be happy lying beside the fire or going out all day on long walks. Alert and playful, they are usually friendly and easy going with strangers and other dogs, and are also good watchdogs, without excessive barking.
Originally bred to hunt and kill rats and to dig foxes from lairs.
Special characteristics
This terrier is alert, easily aroused and playful.
Exercise requirements
Medium. Enjoys exercise but will not demand it.
Attitude to
owners affectionate, loyal
children good
other pets can be problematic with small pets
strangers good
unfamiliar dogs good if well socialized
Perfect owner
Easy-going families without small pets who will enjoy exercising and playing with this sweet-natured little dog.
Recommended for first-time owners who do not keep small pets. The coat requires hand-stripping every 6 months.
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