The dark face characteristic of Border terrier puppies becomes lighter as they mature.Border terrier were once used as hound dogs for foxes that preyed on lambs and as guard dogs in the frontier of Scotland and England, hence their name, though, alternatively, it may derive from when they were teamed up with a breed called the Border foxhound, which tracked foxes before the smaller Border terriers went into their burrows to ferret them out.
Adult dogs have strong jaws and thick, saggy skin, and are known for their beards and their otterlike faces. Among terriers, this breed has rather long, strong legs developed by running behind hunters on horseback. With their compact, robust bodies, they are powerful and tireless, and they need a lot of exercise. Border terrier get along well with other dogs and are quick learners.
The Border terrier’s thick double coat-the hard, wiry hair was developed to provide protection in bushes and burrows-is waterproof and can endure thick fog and downpour.
Daily brushing and regular trimming are essential.
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Size : (male) Height 9-11 inches ; weight 13-16 pounds
(female) Height 8-11 inches ; weight 11-14 pounds
Coat : Dense and wiry; undercoat is short. Colors include red, blue and tan, grizzle (bluish gray) and tan, and wheaten (pale yellow).
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