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Border Terriers are quiet and obedient. They're usually friendly with strangers, children, and dogs, but watch them around cats and rabbits. Borders are inquistive and curious. They adapt well to city life if walked daily. Border Terriers are part of the Terrier group. In general, terriers have a very distinctive personality that's unlike any other breed. They're feisty and energetic. Originally bred to hunt and kill vermin, terriers love the chase-don't let your terrier off its leash unless it's in an enclosed area. Terriers make excellent pets. These tough little canines have an attitude, however, so they usually adapt better to quiet households. Most terriers are usually jealous and snippy around other pets, especially dogs. While some terriers are good with children, most will snap if provoked. If you want your terrier to be friendly with strangers, you need to accustom it to people at an early age. Terriers are also barkers and diggers. In terms of health, terriers are very hardy dogs with few health problems. Most live a long time, usually around 15 years. Terriers need to be brushed twice a week and professionally groomed about every three months. While pet terriers are usually clipped, show dogs are stripped, which means the dead hairs are plucked out one by one so the coat color doesn't fade. Origin: Great Britain Height: 12" - 15" Weight: 15 - 18 pounds Coat: Short and rough. Short tail that hangs down; ears fold forward. Colors: Wheaten or reddish brown with black-tipped hairs and dark ears. More rare is blue and tan. A little white is allowed on the chest. |
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