Border Terrier

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History/Origin
Its name alone says a lot about where this particular dog breed originated. The Border Terrier originated from Cheviot Hills near the Scottish-English border. It was believed that it was in this location where this kind of dogs started helping farmers in driving away and killing predatory foxes.

Description
Indeed, the Border Terrier is not the usual kind you see guarding farms. This type of dog breed has small ears tapering forward, short muzzle, dark vibrant eyes, and black nose. Its tail is short and is thick toward the tip. The limbs of these dogs are not largely boned, making the Border Terrier look quite small. But despite that, the dog has adequate leg length and sufficient stamina to run at par with horses.

Since the dog is supposedly seen to be spending time outdoors, its fur is believed to be adequate for those unsteady weather conditions. A bundle of double coat composed of a wiry and stiff outer coat and another soft undercoat cover the body of a Border Terrier. The coat may come in different colors like red grizzle, grizzle and tan, blue and tan (almost black), or the rare wheaten color.

Because of its thickness and texture, the coat of a Border Terrier should be stripped by hand regularly. Only the coat near its face should be clipped to keep distracting hairs off the face of the canine. But generally, its coat should not be clipped because clipping ruins the fur.

Temperament
Aside from its inclination to drive away foxes from farms, this dog also helps in hunting otters, martens, and badgers. But this dog is not only seen as a guardian out in the farms. It is similarly noted for its ability to control pests inside the home. For that, these dogs are kept as pets in many households.

This type of breed is also much regarded as a companion dog for its friendly and adaptable nature. Because of its cleverness, alertness, and friendliness, the dog makes for an excellent family pet. A Border Terrier is seen as suitable for children because it is affectionate, warm, and easy to please.

This dog is also suitable for any type of owner because it is easily trainable, mild-mannered, and full of energy. Any owner will find it easy to keep a Border Terrier puppy in a typical urban environment. The dog poses no threat to people and can be maintained on a minimal dog food diet.

Border Terrier gets along easily with other canines. But since the predatory instinct is still within them, it is better to keep birds, rabbits, hamsters, and other animals away from them. In addition, this dog has a keen sense of hearing, and once it hears an intruder, it can bark very loud.