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| The Border Terrier.; Is this the breed for you? | |
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| Topic Started: Jun 30 2005, 10:20 PM (1,096 Views) | |
| BorderDawn | Jun 30 2005, 10:20 PM Post #1 |
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"Essentially a working Terrier", the first line of the breed standard, The Border Terrier, bred in the north of England, a hardy Terrier with endless energy, lets look at what they are all about. Origins and history. Border Terriers were bred on the borders of England and Scotland, they were bred to hunt and control Fox (mainly) in the harsh climate and terrain of the Cheviot hills and the beautiful Lake District. The breeds reputaion for getting the job done quickly spread and the breed became a more popular working Terrier all around. Their job was to follow the hunt, be part of the team and "go to ground" when necessary, preferably to bolt the Fox, but sometimes would dispatch its quarry if bolting was not possible. They are very tenacious and resilient, and will stay with their quarry for hours on end, the hallmark of a good Terrier. Some people say Terriers "Yap" well, considering thats what most of them were bred for, its hardly surprising, "Baying" as its known is what keeps the Fox at "bay" and before locator collars and suchlike it was an essential part of a Terrier in order to be found underground. Posted Image A Terrier looking locating its quarry. Temperament. The Border Terrier has of late become a very popular breed, not least because of its sunny nature and great character, but don't let this fool you. They are VERY strong willed and their hunting instincts will take over in a flash, a Rabbit, Squirrel, anything that moves quickly will spark their instincts and you will be lucky to stop them. They are generally a friendly sociable dog, they like children and get on well with other pets in "their" family, however if it isnt theirs, beware, its fair game! They need a lot of socialising as puppies, basic obedience is imperative, as with all dogs, the more you do the better in the long run. Posted Image Appearance. The Border has a harsh, tweedy jacket, a real country gent, it requires hand stripping at least twice a year, never clip a Border, the undercoat will be exposed and he will not be weatherproof. Borders come in a few colours, grizzle and tan being the most popular, in varying shades as you see in this profile. Other colours are red, red grizzle and blue and tan, the once common colour "wheaten" has not been seen for many years, a real shame. They should be racy in appearance, narrow in body and their head should be like "that of an Otter" their head is the part that sets them apart from other Terriers, without this, the Border Terrier is nothing. Posted Image Posted Image An Otter and my Connor, demonstrating the likeness for the heads. In general the Border is a healthy breed although there are problems that crop up as with any breed. Buy from a reputable breeder, respect the history and the people that designed this little dog, buy him for the RIGHT reasons, and I guarantee you, you will be as dedicated to them as I am. Dawn. |
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| zandd | Jul 2 2005, 09:50 AM Post #2 |
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Dawn that's one of the best descriptions I've seen! They really are the most amazing little dogs - but as you say they have to be bought for the right reasons.It is a pity people don't look more at the history of a breed before purchasing they would realise that terriers in general are going to chase things,make a noise whilst doing so and will not give up easily! Tenacity and terrier are synonomous! Lovely photo's as usual too. |
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| BorderDawn | Jul 2 2005, 06:46 PM Post #3 |
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:thanks: Dawn. |
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| TracyB | Jul 4 2005, 09:01 AM Post #4 |
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couldn't agree more! Any chance that between us we can post some pictures of all the different colours - a friend of mine has a wheaten, will try to get some pictures of him when I next see him. TracyB |
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| JRT | Jul 4 2005, 09:30 AM Post #5 |
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Go for it! Please feel free to add any of your own comments about Borders onto this thread too :) |
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| zandd | Jul 4 2005, 12:49 PM Post #6 |
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Would love to see a wheaten - don't think I have even at the shows I go to. |
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| BorderDawn | Jul 4 2005, 02:02 PM Post #7 |
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A WHEATEN??????? If it is a true wheaten I would be DELIGHTED to see a photo, NOW!!! They are thought to be extinct, for at least 20yrs or so, go get the pics Tracy!! Dawn. |
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| TracyB | Jul 4 2005, 02:44 PM Post #8 |
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Will take my camera to agility tonight to try to get some pictures.
:lol: Alison has been told that he is a wheaten and they even told her off because she had him neutered. They said he was a blue skinned wheaten (??) which is apparently very rare. I did think that perhaps Buffy could be a wheaten as her coat is very blond and hasn't darkened since she was stripped, but if they are that rare then maybe not..... TracyB |
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| JRT | Jul 4 2005, 03:05 PM Post #9 |
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How exciting!!! Can't wait for pics! |
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| BorderDawn | Jul 4 2005, 03:31 PM Post #10 |
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OOOOOOOOO I'm all excited!! Turn back his coat too, and get a few pics like that, and one other thing (cos I'm nosey) ask what his breeding is would you, pm me if you want to. Dawn. |
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| Hannah-Lily | May 18 2006, 09:54 PM Post #11 |
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great information about BT's, well done!!!! dont forgot blue grizzles & red grizzles too are they border terrier colours??? |
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| BorderDawn | May 19 2006, 07:39 PM Post #12 |
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No, Hannah, no red grizzle or blue grizzle in the standard. Thanks for the nice comments.
:) Dawn. |
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| Hannah-Lily | May 21 2006, 09:42 PM Post #13 |
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Your welcome. I'm terrible at BT colors as you have all just found out :blush:. ha-ha they are wheaten, tan-red, grizzle & blue-tan (just had to look in a book, im sorry) |
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| borderman | Sep 21 2008, 03:57 AM Post #14 |
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:blush: Hi guys up until recently I thought I had a real unusual speciman male border terrier, It's black and tan and was realy proud of him then I find It's a fault, but who cares I'm still very proud of him.He seems to have broke all the rules as he has grown a little leggy as well but he is still a fantastic little pal that good I would love another one exactly the same it would make a fantastic duo for our hour and a half rabbit chasing experditions every morning, rain snow or blow.Tam is just ten months old what a caricter. Mal Posted ImagePosted Image |
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| Halfpint1775 | Sep 22 2008, 11:00 AM Post #15 |
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Hi Tracy Did you ever get the pics of the 'wheaten' border?? |
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