Border Terrier

Originally from England, the Border Terrier originated in the 18th century. The Border Terrier is one of the smallest terriers, standing only about 25 cm tall, and has a typical terrier temperament, with a distinctive "otter" head and warm eyes. The Border Terrier has medium sized bones, a compact body structure, good stamina and sensitivity, but a rather narrow body. The Border Terrier is one of the smallest breeds of terrier and has a typical terrier temperament. He has an active and cheerful personality, is affectionate and likes to play. Because he obeys commands, he is an easy terrier to train.

The Border Terrier is strong, sturdy, active, patient and agile, with narrow shoulders, torso and front and back of the body. The Border Terrier is a tireless, hard-working and courageous working dog. There is no wall or obstacle that it can't climb through.

Red, gray and tan, blue and tan, grayish yellow. There can be a little white on the chest but not on the feet. The muzzle is dark black.

　　Head

　　Otter-like in shape, with dark brown eyes brimming with enthusiasm and intelligence. The head is moderately sized. Small, V-shaped, medium-thick, dark ears are preferred. The ears are not erect, but hang on the sides of the head or are attached to the cheeks, and the upper end is not higher than the top of the skull. The head is slightly flat, with the eyes and ears slightly widely spaced. The top of the head is turned in a gentle arc rather than a significant fold. Cheeks slightly bulging. The mouth is short. The dark mouth is typical and desirable, with a small amount of short beard normally. The nose is dark and aesthetically pleasing in appearance. The teeth are strong and powerful, with a scissor bite.

The neck is dry, well muscled and just long enough to match its shape. It gradually widens from the head towards the shoulders.

The shoulders are moderately long and the scapulae are of appropriate width, gradually converging from the chest to the scapulae. The front legs are upright but not awkward, standing a little wider apart than the two forelegs of the Fox Terrier. Feet are small and sturdy.

Muscular, suitable for running, with long, strong thighs. The knees are slightly bent and the hocks are smooth. Feet are the same as the forelimbs.

Gentle, affectionate, obeys orders, easy to train, playful and aggressive.

Straight and rhythmic when moving forward and backward, with moderate stride length, and knee and hock joints flexed when moving the gait. The walk shows a free, flexible and quick gait.

Because the Border Terrier is a working terrier that can burrow underground and follow horses, it is required to have the ideal conformation for the job. Deviations from its ideal form are not allowed, otherwise it will weaken its ability to control digging and tracking. Therefore, it must be alert, active, agile and able to squeeze through narrow holes and cross any area quickly. Its otter-like head is characteristic of its typical terrier character.

He is aggressive. In the wild, he is as strong-willed as a nail, playing the "they come" game and repelling. The Border Terrier does not need to stand out and exaggerate on a particular characteristic. In the eyes of the people, the Border Terrier is a good boy who is not a picky eater. For the healthy growth of the Border Terrier's bones, nutrition must be complete during the early years, especially protein and vitamins must not be lacking.