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About Border Terrier
Border Terrier is known to be one of the oldest terriers of Great Britain. It is developed in the border territory surrounding the Cheviot Hills. Shepherds and farmers who need a dog with long legs enough to follow a horse, yet small enough to go ground after a fox, kept them pure for generations.
The Border Terrier originated in Northeast England, near the border with Scotland, during the 18th century. The breed is a result of the never-ending battle between foxes and farmers. Border Terriers have a long built, narrow, and flexible body.
The body is well built to squeeze through narrow holes and flush the foxes out of their hiding places. They have long legs enough to follow the horses during a foxhunt. Border Terrier is quite an unknown breed, and people prefer to stay that way if it means protecting him from the ravages of popularity.
Currently, the breed ranks 81st among the 155 breeds and varieties registered by the American Kennel Club.The Border Terrier is a small purebred known for being intelligent, independent, friendly, alert, and affectionate.
Border Terrier Profile
Monthly keeping cost
- Premium : Rs.9,000
- Standard: Rs.6,500
Border Terrier Health
Border Terriers are a healthy breed, but like other breeds, they can get certain health conditions. Surely, not all Border Terriers will get any or all of these diseases, but as a pet parent, you must know, if you have this breed or are considering it.
- Cryptorchidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Patellar Luxation
- Seizures
- Malocclusions
- Heart defects
- Hip Dysplasia
Temperament
The breed is agile, active, alert, and capable of squeezing through narrow openings. It can help to travel rapidly over any kind of terrain. It is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be affectionate, energetic, and playful around them. Border Terriers do well with other dogs and with family cats if the cat is raised with the Border Terrier or lived in the home before the Border Terrier.
Training & Intelligence
Border Terriers can be easily trained, obedient, affectionate, and a good-tempered breed. They are a quick learner and highly intelligent. Border Terriers need early socialization exposure to many different people, experiences, sounds, sights, and people when they are young. Socialization helps to ensure that your Border Terrier pup grows up to be a well-rounded dog.
Procreation
Border Terrier is sturdy and extremely healthy, and the breed can be mated after reaching a mature age of 1.5 years to 2 years. However, it is advisable that before you take your dog for mating, check the medical history of your partner mate to rule out any medical conditions that may be transferred genetically.
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