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Border Terrier
A Border Terrier is a small, rough-coated terrier. Originally bred as fox and vermin hunters. 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). Common coat colors are grizzle-and-tan, blue-and-tan, red or wheaten.
Highly intelligent, even tempered but somewhat confrontational, stubborn & occasionally aggressive. Border Terriers generally get along well with other dogs; however, if they dislike another, they do not hesitate to start a fight and, as with most terriers, it can be difficult to stop them.
Borders do well in task-oriented activities and have a surprising ability to jump high and run fast given the size of their legs. The breed has excelled in agility training, but they are quicker to learn jumps and see-saws than weaving poles. They take training for tasks very well, but appear less willing if being taught mere tricks.
They are intelligent and eager to please, but they retain the capacity for independent thinking and initiative. Their love of people and even temperament make them fine therapy dogs, especially for children and the elderly, and they are occasionally used to aid the blind or deaf. From a young age they should be trained on command.
Borders love to sit and watch what is going on. Walks with Borders will often involve them sitting and lying in the grass to observe the environment around them. They can be stubborn when they are tired and often require short breaks to sit and observe during long walks, it can be difficult to get them moving again!
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