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The
Border Terrier gets its name from the fact that it comes from the
border area between England and Scotland. They were primarily bred
to follow the horse and hound and to go to ground to bolt the fox.
The Border Terrier is a tireless dog, a very hard worker and are
very athletic for their size.
The Border Terrier has
the ideal Terrier temperament. By nature, they are good tempered, affectionate,
very obedient and easily trained. They are in a sense, a large dog in the
body of a small dog. They do not realize their size and will not back down
in a confrontation, even with a much larger animal. As with any breed, socialization
is very important.
Though they were bred to work on farmland, they adapt easily to city
living. They require regular exercise and grooming. They have a double
coat, a soft undercoat
covered by a thick, wiry outer coat that requires "stripping" twice
a year.
Males: 13 - 15 pounds
Females: 11 - 14 pounds
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