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BORDER TERRIER
Terrier Group
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History

    The Border Terrier is one of the oldest terriers of Great Britain, developed in the border territory surrounding the Cheviot Hills. Farmers and shepherds who needed a dog that had legs long enough to follow a horse, yet was small enough to go to ground after a fox, kept him pure for generations.

    The Border Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1948.

General Appearance
    The Border Terrier is built for endurance and agility. He is strongly made with medium bone and enough length of leg to follow a horse. The breed is rather narrow in shoulder, body and quarters, and is covered with a somewhat broken, close-fitting, intensely wiry jacket. His otter-like head is distinctive. In proportion, the height, measured at the withers, is slightly greater than the distance from the withers to the tail (for example, by about 1½ inches in a 14-pound dog).

Characteristics
    The breed is alert, active, agile and capable of squeezing through narrow openings as well as being able to travel rapidly over any type of terrain. They are extremely game when hunting, yet are good-natured, affectionate, obedient and easily trained.

Head
    Gives the impression of being like an otter.

    SKULL - moderately broad and flat, with plenty of width between the eyes the ears. The stop is a slight, moderately broad curve, not a pronounced indentation. The cheeks are slightly full.

    MUZZLE - short and strong.

    TEETH - a full complement of strong, white teeth meet in a scissors or level bite.

    Faults: undershot or overshot are serious faults.

    EYES - dark with a keen expression.

    NOSE - black preferred, but liver or flesh colored are acceptable.

    EARS - the ears are small, v-shaped and of moderate thickness. Set somewhat on the side of the head, not high, and drop forward close to the cheeks.

    Faults: ears breaking above the level of the skull.

Neck
    Of moderate length, gradually widening into the shoulder.

Forequarters
    Shoulder blades long and well laid back.

    FORELEGS - The straight forelegs are not too heavy in bone. They are placed slightly wider than those of a Fox Terrier.

Body
    Deep, narrow and fairly long, capable of being spanned by a man’s hands behind the shoulder blades. Ribcage carried well back, but not overly sprung. Back supple but with no suggestions of weakness.

Hindquarters
    Muscular and racy.

    HIND LEGS - Long thighs, well-bent stifles and hocks close to the ground.

Feet
    Small and compact. The toes point forward and are moderately arched with thick pads.

Tail
    Moderately short tail, thick at the base, then tapering. Carried gaily when at attention; and may be dropped when the dog is at ease.

    Faults: Tail set on too high. Tail carried over the back.

Coat
    Harsh, dense and straight, with close fitting undercoat. The Border Terrier is to be exhibited in as close to natural state as possible. Acceptable trimming includes tidying up the head, neck and feet.

Hide (Skin)
    The hide is very thick while remaining loose fitting.

Color
    Acceptable colors are red, wheaten, grizzle and tan and blue and tan.

Weight
    Dogs: 13 to 15½ pounds. Bitches: 11½ to 14 pounds. These are the preferred weights for Border Terriers in working condition.

Gait
    Movement is straight and rhythmical with good length of stride. The breed must be sound enough to follow a horse.

Disqualifications
    Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. Viciousness or extreme shyness. Albinism.

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