Border Terrier Breed Group: Terrier
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Border Terrier Weight: male: 13-15.5, female: 11.5-14 lbs
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Border Terrier Height: 10-11 inches
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Border Terrier Color(s): red, grizzle and tan, blue and tan, or wheaten
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Border Terrier Coat: Is hard and thick with a dense undercoat. Allowable colors are red, wheat, or gray with gray markings.
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Border Terrier Overview: This alert and plucky dog was developed especially to catch the foxes that caused so much damage to farmers' chickens and livestock. He was bred to have longer legs than most terriers. This dog is also adaptable to city life, provided he gets plenty of exercise. He's most interested in being with his owner, and is a good-natured and loving companion.
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Border Terrier Character: This breed is brave and tenacious, and occasionally stubborn. It is sporty and seemingly untiring. It is loyal to its handler and good with children.
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Border Terrier Temperament: If socialized early, this breed gets along well with other pets. It gets along well with children.
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Border Terrier Care: The coat may need to be plucked occasionally but must never be trimmed. It must be groomed thoroughly at least once a week.
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Border Terrier Training: The Border Terrier learns so quickly that training is a fairly simple process.
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Border Terrier Activity: This dog loves to run and play outdoors. It can adapt to being limited to three short walks a day, but will be unhappy in doing so.
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Border Terrier Ownership: If you are looking for Border Terrier puppies for sale from reputable Border Terrier breeders or to adopt a Border Terrier from a Border Terrier rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can. Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research by reading the breed information about the Border Terrier puppy above. Search our dog breeds section to find Border Terrier puppies , dogs and puppies that make great pets .
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