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The Border
Terrier is game, alert, active and agile - capable of squeezing through
narrow apertures and scrambling over walls. He has a characteristic
"otter" shaped head and an expression of fearless and implacable
determination. He has a very
wiry top coat which lies close to the body and a short dense undercoat.
Permissible colours are grizzle, red, tan, blue and tan or wheaten. By nature, good
tempered and affectionate, obedient and easily trained, the Border Terrier
makes a delightful companion. Height: 32.5 -
37.5cm |
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Regarded as one
of the oldest Terriers of Great Britain, the Border Terrier has its
origins in the Cheviot Hills region of the Border country. Border farmers
and shepherds' flocks were ravaged by foxes, and to hunt and kill foxes in
the rugged hill country a terrier with sufficient length of leg to follow
a horse, yet small enough to follow a fox to ground, was developed. The
dogs had to be active, strong and tireless with weather-resisting coats to
withstand prolonged exposure to drenching rains and mists.Home Health & Care Behavior Problems Breeds Dog Names Dog Products Dog Product Reviews Dog Bookstore
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