Border Terrier Breed Information and Pictures
| Weight | 11-16 lbs |
| Height | 10" to 13" |
| Colors | Grizzle and tan, blue and tan, red or wheaten. May have a small amount of white on the chest. |
| Coat | Overcoat is wiry, close and somewhat broken. The undercoat is short and dense. |
| Origin | Originates from the area near the border between England and Scotland. Was originally bred as a farm dog and used to drive foxes from their den so that they would be killed and not harm the farm animals. Also used to for hunting to flush out small animals. |
| Description | This intelligent, happy, active breed makes an excellent family pet. They are great with children and other dogs. They are not recommended for other small family pets as they may see them as prey. They are somewhat active and require plenty of exercise and play time. They tend to dig, so reinforcements around a fenced in yard are suggested. They make a great hunting companion as well. They can get into small places and flush out animals. The Border Terrier is a fearless dog and might go after larger prey much larger than itself. They are easy to train and love to please their master. |
| Health | A very healthy breed. No known genetic problems. |