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Border Terrier
General Appearance
Essentially a working terrier.
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Below: < 10 years Average: > 10 years Above: > 15 years |
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Below: Town only Average: Town and Country Above: Country only |
Characteristics
Capable of following a horse, combining activity with gameness
Temperament
Active and game as previously stated
Head and Skull
Head like that of an otter moderately broad in skull, with short strong muzzle. Black nose preferable, liver- or flesh-coloured one not a serious fault.
Eyes
Dark with a keen expression.
Ears
Small, V-shaped; of moderate thickness, and dropping forward close to the cheek.
Mouth
Scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Level bite acceptable. Undershot or overshot a major fault and highly undesirable.
Neck
Of moderate length.
Forequarters
Forelegs straight, not too heavy in bone.
Body
Deep, narrow, fairly long. Ribs carried well back, but not oversprung, as a terrier should be capable of being spanned by both hands behind the shoulder. Loins strong.
Hindquarters
Racy.
Feet
Small with thick pads.
Tail
Moderately short; fairly thick at base, then tapering. Set high, carried gaily, but not curled over back.
Gait
Has the soundness to follow a horse.
Coat
Harsh and dense; with close undercoat. Skin must be thick
Colour
Red, wheaten, grizzle and tan, or blue and tan.
Size
Weight: dogs: 6-7 kgs (13-151/2 lbs); bitches: 5-6.5 kgs (111/2 -14 lbs).
Excercise Requirements
Moderate
Grooming Needs
Moderate
Notes
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
