An Introduction To The Border Terrier Puppies. History of Border
Terrier breed.
The Border Terrier is a very active, agile, and alert dog. They can
squeeze through the narrowest of holes and sprint over any terrain for
their quarry, which is the fox. The Border Terrier's persistence has
made them a magnificent working terrier. In England this persistence has
allowed them to be successful in Obedience and Agility trials and
Earthdog. They are known for their "otter" shaped head and attitude. The
border terrier is of a medium size and has a wiry coat that can come in
grizzle, tan, red, wheaten including a dark muzzle or blue and tan.
The origins of the Border go back to England and Scotland and could very
well be the oldest terriers groups in great Britain. This is a terrier
thats sole purpose is working and were bred to protect livestock.
 They
have just enough leg to easily follow horses but are ust the right size
to trail a fox wherever it goes. During the 18th century Border Terriers
were primarily farm dogs and had to forage for food so they became good
hunters.
To say the least, the Border Terrier is not perfectly groomed nor does
it have a flashy appearance. When in a ring of other terriers both small
and large the border terrier is always the little brown dog that barely
gets noticed. Various descriptions of the Border Terrier range from
moderate to very plain. Exaggeration is never used to describe this
particular breed. The Border Terrier is the "purebred mutt" and takes it
as a compliment because it further states that this dog is as about down
to earth as it can get. Border Terriers are one of many working breeds
of the terrier group that came from the borders between England and
Scotland. Terriers were used in this region to hunt otter, fox, and
various rodents for centuries. The Bedlington, the Border, and the
Dandie Dinmont may possibly have common ancestry. Of course the soft top
knot of the Bedlington as well as the Dandie Dinmont have been seen in
the Border Terrier including a white spot in the chest area sometimes a
white foot. This dog has never been sought after for their appearance.
However, a very plain brown coat and manners that are self effacing are
a diisguise for a wonderfully cheerful and very sensible companion.
Excellent choice for people that like terriers as a breed that thinks
for themselves.
The Border Terrier is always depicted in paintings of hunting scenes
during the 18th century. This is the one that is behind all the horses
and hounds. Border Terriers may have received their name due to the fact
they were used in bordering countries as hunting terriers by the Border
Foxhounds originating in 1869. For many centuries terriers that have
this description were used in bordering counties as well by farmers,
poachers, and shepherds who needed a game terrier that would either kill
or flush quarry but yet fit right in at home when the work was done.
Border Terrier's was first shown as a breed in Northumberland at
agricultural events during the late 19th century. Their first
recognition was by the Kennel Club in Britain in 1920 however the
American Kennel Club or AKC did not recognize them until 1930. Owners of
Border Terriers as well as breeders have constantly fought to keep the
traits that keep the Border Terrier from becoming just one of the
terriers in the Terrier Group.
The characteristics of this dog both physical as well as mental are the
end results of years of breeding.
If you are looking for just a plain terrier then the Border Terrier
should be your choice.
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