Small Terrier Group

Border Terrier

Also called Coquetdale Terrier and Reedwater Terrier

Great with kids

The Border Terrier is a small and energetic breed of dog that was originally bred in England for hunting small game. They are intelligent, playful, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.

Weight: 11–15 lb (5–7 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 11–16 in (28–40 cm)
Life span: 12–15 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Wire
Origin: Anglo-Scottish border, Cheviot Hills, United Kingdom (19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Great with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Easy to train

Care

Grooming: Little grooming
Shedding: Sheds a little
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Affectionate Alert Eager to please Good-natured Independent Intelligent

Coat colours

Blue and tan, grizzle and tan, red and wheaten

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	13–15 lb (6–7 kg)	11–13 lb (5–6 kg)
Height	13–16 in (33–40 cm)	11–14 in (28–36 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)