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Border Terrier Did You Know?

  • As a working terrier, the early Border Terrier's value was based on its ability to go after and bolt fox and be a source of vermin control for the farmers of the region.
  • Borders on the farm in the 18th century were expected to find their own food, so they had to be good hunters to survive.
  • The formation of the Border Terrier Club was 1920 with the English Kennel Club.
  • The first registration of the Border Terrier in the United States was 1930.
  • The Border Terrier has a weather resistant coat with a hard, wiry outercoat and soft undercoat repels most dirt.
  • By nature, the Border Terrie is good tempered, affectionate obedient and easily trained.
   
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