Breed Description

Border Terriers are a small, rough coated breed of the terrier group. Originally bred to hunt foxes and vermin. Border Terriers share their ancestry with Dandie Dinmont Terriers and Bedlington Terriers. The British Kennel Club recognised the Border Terrier in 1920 and The American Kennel Club in 1930. Affectionate, intelligent, even-tempered, obedient, alert and fearless are traits Border Terriers hold. In general they get on well with dogs, however they do have a habit of starting fights if they take a dislike to another dog, this can be difficult to stop, so close rein should be placed on your Border Terrier whenever out. Due to there hunting nature they will be prone to chasing cats and small animals, however if raised with a house cat they should get alone just fine. Borders do not demand high levels of exercise although they do enjoy it. They enjoy hiking and running with their owners however, the same could be said for lazying around the house. Borders love being with their family and are at their happiest being with the ones they love. A Border Terrier do not overly mind being left indoors alone, however like all dogs they should never be left alone all day, every day.