Border Terrier Puppies Blog

Your Border Terrier, as you must admit, can really be stubborn at times especially if they are not yet trained. Since they have the ability to run fast and jump high, you should not go out with him for a walk without a leash. This may help you keep your Border Terrier from abruptly crossing the street, or going after another dog. Although your Border Terrier generally gets along well with other animals, instances like this cannot be avoided sometimes that is why it is essential to put a leash on him when going out. Since your Border Terrier’s leash is important, you should not lose or misplace it. Yes, it is easy to buy a new one, but would you rather choose buying a new one every time you lost it, than keeping it in a safe place where you can easily find the leash when you need it?

Of course you’ll go for the second option. Another thing that you can do is to get a Border Terrier Leash Holder. This can help you place your border terrier’s leash in a safe place and in a spot where you can easily find it. You can place it nicely near your door so that you just have to hang your leash there when you got home with your Border Terrier from a long walk, and get it from the same accessible place when you need to walk him out again.

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.

The Border Terrier is a low-maintence breed when it comes to grooming and beauty care.

To care for this breed all you need to do is brush their coats and bathe them only when necessary. Border Terriers’ wiry coats need only minimal grooming. Knots rarely appear, but when they do, they should be clipped out and brushed occasionally with a bristle brush that is the ideal type od brush for the breed. The coat on the head, legs, neck and top of tail should be trimmed. When debris gets caught in their coat you will want to remove it as soon as possible to prevent matting and skin irritation from occuring. If you don’t remove it, you will have a day and a half of lip-biting grooming sessions ahead of you…and a growl or two from your beloved dog!

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!

A Blog dedicated to the Border Terriers of the world, and to all the fans has been created to post valuable information about this interesting and much-loved dog breed. Welcome!