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Breed: |
Border Terrier |
Country of Origin: |
England and Scotland |
AKC Group: |
Terrier |
Function: |
Drive predatory foxes from their dens and kill them |
Life Span: |
15 or more years |
Appearance: |
Small |
Color: |
Red, blue & tan, tan, and grizzle & tan |
Coat Type: |
Coarse |
Grooming: |
Weekly brushings and a twice a year professional
grooming |
Height: |
11-16 inches |
Weight: |
11-16 pounds |
Activity Level: |
Very high |
Watch Dog: |
Yes/no |
Protection: |
No |
Intelligence: |
Medium |
Trainability: |
Medium-high |
Good With Children: |
Yes |
Good With Pets: |
Dogs only, preferably the opposite sex |
Good With Strangers: |
Yes |
Character: |
Happy |
Home Environment: |
Small fenced yard is good enough |
Best Owner: |
Has time to spend with |
Potential Problems: |
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Behavior: |
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Physical: |
Insensitive to pain and shows few signs of illness, so
the owner should watch this breed's health carefully |
Recommendations: |
Do not leave this dog home alone all day! Chases after
small animals. |