Border Terrier Dog Breed Profile
The Border Terrier makes a great family pet. They can
be housed in an apartment as long as frequent walks
are part of the routine. They do not like to be left
alone for long periods of time. If possible, a properly
fenced enclosure for exercise is ideal. They are diggers
so some of the fence needs to be buried to keep them
in. They love children but please remember to not leave
any child unsupervised with any dog or puppy. They train
easily and live to please plus they make a good watch
dog.
*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult
size (two years old or older) of the male Border Terrier
is 13 to 16 inches to the withers (highest point of
the shoulders) and 13 to 16 pounds. Females range from
11 to 14 inches to the withers and 11 to 14 pounds.
*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds
have certain inherited health problems associated with
that specific breed and the Border Terrier is no exception,
but they are considered a very healthy breed. Look for
Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome which is a neurological
disorder similar to epilepsy. This disease list is an
informative guideline only. Other diseases may also
be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian
for a complete list.
She should visit the veterinarian several times in the
first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as
an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for
shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and
on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for
check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog
sweets.
*Grooming. The Border Terrier has a short dense
undercoat with a wiry outer coat. She should be brushed
weekly and professionally groomed several times a year.
She should be bathed rarely as this strips her coat
of its protective oils and she can have dry skin problems
Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with
toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing
removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which
can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease.
Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth,
bad breath and other serious disease.
Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and
clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow
slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally
a guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore
and competent instructions to accomplish this can be
found on the net.
*Life Span. The can live between 12 and 14 years
with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living
conditions.
*History. They hale from the border between Scotland
and England in the 19th century. They were first registered
by the American Kennel Association in 1930.
*Some Registries:
Border Terrier Club of America
UKC United Kennel Club
NKC National Kennel Club
CKC Continental Kennel Club
APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
AKC American Kennel Club
FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain
ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
ACR = American Canine Registry
Litter Size: 3 to 9 Border Collies puppies
Category: Terrier
Terms To Describe: Agile, tough, good tempered, affectionate,
easily trained, easy to train, mild mannered,
*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS
Good watch dog.
Gets along well with other dogs and some pets.
Loves children.
High activity level.
They are generally healthy dogs.
*SPECIAL BAD POINTS
Poor guard dog.
Can have dry skin conditions.
May bark a bit.
They love to dig.
Do not like to be left alone for long periods of time.
May harm cats, birds and other small pets.
*Other Names Known By:Reedwater Terrier, Coquetdale
Terrier
*Every dog is an individual so not everything in this
information may be correct for your dog. This information
is meant as a good faith guideline only.
About the Author
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