Identifiable by their otter-shaped heads Border Terriers have a broad skull and short, strong muzzle with a scissors bite. The V-shaped ears are on the sides of the head and fall towards the cheeks. Common coat colors are grizzle-and-tan, blue-and-tan, red or wheaten. Whiskers are few and short. The tail is naturally moderately short, thick at the base and tapering.
Narrow-bodied and well-proportioned, males stand 13 to 16 in (33 to 41 cm) at the shoulder, and weigh 13 to 15.5 lb (5.9 to 7.0 kg); females 11 to 14 in (28 to 36 cm) and 11.5 to 14 pounds (5.2 to 6.4 kg).
The Border Terrier has a double coat consisting of a short, dense, soft undercoat and harsh, wiry weather and dirt resistant, close-lying outer coat with no curl or wave. This coat usually requires hand stripping twice a year to remove dead hair. It then takes about eight weeks for the top coat to come back in. For some dogs, weekly brushing will suffice.
The Border Terrier is a very fascinating little dog. They certainly are typical terriers, but are very unique at the same time.
Weight: It should weigh from 12-15 lbs.Build: This terrier’s head is broad in skull and short in fore-face, resembling the otter (one of his most hated foes).
The skin is very distinctive in that it is loose-fitting and extremely thick.
The hide of a Border can be grasped and pulled away from his body without making the dog uncomfortable. This tough, but loose-fitting hide helps him in his work and protects him from bites and adversaries.
Different colors of the Border Terrier include blue and tan, grizzle and tan, or just red.Personality:
The Border Terrier is fully able to take care of himself under any circumstance and are proven to be very tough. It is very earnest in expression, but at the same time a very loving and delightful dog.
Border Terriers are extremely good companions and love to perform. They are excellent for herding cattle and sheep.The Border is exceptional when on certain hunts, such as for bear and wolf.Often, when they hear certain music, they are known to like to sing.!!!
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Famous for being real competitors in agility competitions, the Border Terrier has won more Earthdog titles than any other terrier breed.
Now, for those of you who haven't seen an earthdog competition, the dogs look like they're having so much fun. Don't be fooled though, these pooches are very focused...they've been bred specifically for these activities.They are simulated hunting tests where the dogs "go to ground", meaning go underground.
However, being that they are simulated, the dogs are not in "competition" with any other dogs...they perform the tests solo...and they are not required to dig.
There are buried tunnels that are 9"x 9", and are smooth wood...that way the dogs cannot get hurt or particularly dirty either.What drives the dogs through the tunnels?
Well, there is a rat in a wooden cage somewhere in the labyrinth of tunnels that the dogs need to find. They will bark when they find the hidden animal. This tests their hunting and tracking abilities.
