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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. |
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