Border Terrier Puppies Blog

Have you ever heard the names such as Bijou, Goldie, Lavender, Pumpkin, Willow, Atticus, Bandit, Sarge, Ripley or Skip? Well, these are common names given to a good natured dog, the Border Terrier. This breed is considered to be one of the oldest dogs in England with its origin traced way back to the 1700s. They were also known by other names such as the Coquetdale Terrier and the Reedwater Terrier.

Being approximately 13 to 15 pounds, this 10 inch high canine was strong enough to keep up with their masters on horseback during hunting expeditions. Having the hunter’s urge to track down vermin, they would be let loose in areas too small for other dogs and would ferociously dig to reveal their lairs.  Nowadays, some of these dogs are not used for hunting but kept as household pets or companions. However, whatever name is given to them, their temperament doesn’t change.

Having a similar name as the Border Collie, one must by no means confuse the two. Although they both originate from Scotland- England, they are by no means similar in looks. Border Terriers have the same ancestors as the Dandie Dinmont Terriers and Bedlington Terriers.The Border Terrier originates in – and subsequently takes its name from- the area near the border between England and Scotland. They were originally bred to kill foxes and rodents, but they have been used to hunt otters and badgers too. The first Kennel Club Border Terrier ever registered was The Moss Trooper, a dog sired by Jacob Robinson’s Chip. The year was 1912. Although it took a while for the breed tobe recognized,1920 saw the recognition of the first breed standard. Ever since then, the breed has gained popularity in its native Scotland and overseas as well!