Small Dog Breeds Border Terrier

The border terrier is considered to be a medium build dog but is hardy and strong.

Small dog breeds border terrier. The breed does not have broad shoulders and is considered to be quite narrow in the shoulder and chest portion of his or her body. It is thought that the border bedlington and dandie dinmont terriers all arose from the same ancestor. Border terrier puppies are alert playful and affectionate. He or she stands at 13 to 16 inches and weighs 12 to 16 pounds.

The history of the breed dates back to the 19th century when these dogs were known as the reedwater or the coquetdale terrier after the places where these dogs were first used. Border terrier this alert good natured dog was originally bredto assist in foxhunts driving foxes out of their hiding places and out into the open for the hounds to chase. Small dog breeds under 15 pounds 7kgs under 20 pounds 9kgs under 25 pounds 17kgs under 30 pounds 14kgs under 35 pounds 16kgs under 40 pounds 18kgs weight the border terrier is an affectionate sweet natured little dog that will be happy lying around at home or going on long walks all day. Border terrier the border terrier was developed in the hills between the north of england and the south of scotland.

Border terrier information including personality history grooming pictures videos and the akc breed standard.