History

Originating in the 18th century, it is one of the smallest terriers, only about 25 cm tall , with an otter-like head. Although small in size, it can run closely with horses when out hunting, and can deal with foxes and even more difficult badgers. Its narrow stature allows it to effortlessly crawl through any narrow crevice and traverse any terrain, even burrowing into the burrows of the fox and hare to hunt animals. The thick, undulating but close-fitting fur protects against the harsh frontier climate. It is believed to have originated from a certain border retriever. The dog was established in 1921 and has now spread all over the world.

border terrier Alias: Bode Foxhound Typical terrier temperament. Gentle, affectionate, obedient, easy to train, playful, aggressive. Click to enter Border Terrier Club

Origin:

Origin UK

Personality:

Typical meme temperament. Gentle, affectionate, obedient, easy to train, playful, aggressive.

FCI standard:

Overall appearance : Strong and stocky, lively, patient and agile, with fairly narrow shoulders, trunk and front and rear. The coat on the trunk is somewhat tight and thick. The stiff coat, otter-like head, keen eyes, and a posture of constant alertness show the fearless and unwavering characteristics of the breed.

Because the Border Terrier is a burrowing, horse-following work terrier, its shape is ideal for the job. Deviations from its ideal form are not allowed, otherwise its ability to control mining and tracking will be impaired. Therefore, it must be alert, lively, agile and able to squeeze through narrow holes and traverse any terrain quickly. Its otter-like head is its characteristic, typical Terrier personality. The Border Terrier is mild-mannered, affectionate, obedient, easy to train, playful, and aggressive. Avoid exaggerating any of the criteria that could lead to unbalanced exaggeration.

Size, Proportion and Structure: Weight - 5.90 to 7.03 kg for males and 5.22 to 6.35 kg for females, this is the most suitable weight for their tough working conditions. Proportion - The height of the upper edge of the shoulder blade should be longer than the length from the shoulder blade to the tail, such as a 6.35 kg dog should be about 2.5 to 3.8 cm more. The bones are of moderate size and the body is compact, with good stamina and agility, but its body is rather narrow.

Head: Like an otter, with dark brown eyes full of enthusiasm and intelligence. The head is of moderate size. Small ears, V-shaped, medium thickness, dark color is preferred. The ears are not erect, but hang down on the sides of the head or stick to the cheeks, and the upper ends are not higher than the top of the skull. The head is slightly flat, and the eyes and ears are slightly wider apart. The top of the head turns in a gentle arc rather than a sharp turn. Cheeks bulging slightly. The mouth is short. A dark muzzle is typical, ideal, and normally has a few short beards. Black nose, beautiful appearance. Teeth are strong, with a scissors bite.

Neck, Topline and Trunk: The neck is well defined, well muscled and of just the right length to its shape. It gradually widens from head to shoulders. Back is strong: but free to bend sideways. The waist is strong and powerful. The body is deep, rather narrow and of sufficient length. The back is only the size of an adult's palm. The chest is neither very deep nor very narrow. The ribs are long and not overly abducted in appearance, but appear to be proportionate to the narrowness of their body. The line on the ventral side is fairly straight. The tail is medium and slightly short, tapering at the root of the white tail. Not always raised high, raised when alert, but not higher than the back. The tail is lowered in a relaxed state.

Forequarters: Shoulder length is moderate, shoulder blade width is moderate, and gradually converges from the chest to the shoulder blade. The forelegs are erect but not clumsy, standing slightly wider than the forelegs of the Fox Terrier. The feet are small and strong. The toes are forward, with a moderate arc and thick pads.

Hindquarters: Well muscled for running, with long, strong thighs. Knees slightly bent, hocks smooth. The feet are the same as the forelimbs.

Coat: The short, dense undercoat is covered with a layer of firmer shag, closely interlaced, but the outer coat must not be curved, curly or wavy in any way. The Border Terrier's coat shows its living condition, only the head, neck and feet need to be trimmed.

Colors: red, grey and tan, blue and tan, grey-yellow. There may be a small amount of white on the chest but not on the feet. The kiss is dark black.

Gait: Straight and rhythmic in forward and backward, moderate stride length, knee and hock flexion during gait. A free, agile and quick gait is exhibited when walking.