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Border Terrier
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group: terrier |
height: 10-15"
/ 25.4-38.1 cm |
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types: |
weight: m 13-20
lbs /
5.90-9.07 kg
f 11.5-18 lbs / 5.21-8.16 kg |
colors: |
red,
grizzle and tan, red grizzle, blue and tan, wheaten (rare),
dilute blue and tan (very rare), with dark ears. Muzzle
dark in young dogs |
physical traits: |
small, stamina, strength,
tough |
hair type: |
weather resistant, durable,
doublecoat - outercoat wiry, and hard, undercoat soft, dense
and wiry, |
personality/
temperament: |
fearless, agile, active,
alert, good-natured, reliable, sensitive, quick learners
as a result of good problem solving for their own ends, affectionate,
friendly, sensitive to mood, tone and volume of voice, tough,
tenacious, persistent, independent, strong willed, strong
prey drive |
maintenance/
special needs:
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exercise, train with
plenty of positive reinforcement for obedience early, tidy,
brush daily. Will hunt and kill smaller animals and not reliable
off-leash due to strong prey drive. Avid diggers-will dig
out of yard if not secured, trainable but on their terms |
nickname: |
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origination: |
Great Britain |
bred for: |
following horses on foxhunts
and worrying them from their lairs, ratting |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
family or field, companionship,
other pets, country or city life, any climate, watchdog |
good with kids? |
yes, schoolage |
life expectancy: |
13-14 yrs |
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kennel
clubs: |
akc,
ukc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(terrier dog group), fci-(large
and medium-sized terrier dog group), ckc |
rescues: |
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