Border Terrier

• Group 3: Terrier
• Section 1 Large and medium sized Terriers

• Without working trial

Great Britain

To match the weight

• R: 13 to 15.5 lbs ( 5.9 to 7.1 kg)
• H: 11.5 to 14 lbs ( 5.1 to 6.4 kg)

The Border Terrier is one of the FCI (No. 10, Gr. 3 sec 1) recognized British breed.

Origin and History

The Border Terrier originates from the border region ( " borders" ) between England and Scotland, where he was mainly used for fox hunting and roof. Its origin is unclear, he probably has the same origin as the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Bedlington Terrier. As early as the late 18th century, various painters Terriers have shown that today's Border Terrier resemble the breed as we know it today, but has emerged only later. The breed began in the early 20th century, the breed was officially recognized in 1920 by the " Kennel Club".

Description

The Border Terrier is a small, about 32-37 cm high (there are no size limits in the FCI standard of the Border Terriers ) and approximately 5.1 to 7.1 kg heavier working terrier, which is also used in hunting. He has a wiry, harsh, triple coat in the colors red, wheat, Grizzle and Tan and Blue and Tan. The ears are pendulous, rather small, v -shaped fitting on the cheek. For a race just look should you trim it every 3 months.

Use

The small working dog suitable for hunting fox and " vermin ", he is lively, tough and has a lot of "personality".