Border Terrier Dog
INTRODUCTION
Border Terrier Dogs are Affectionate, Happy and Plucky dogs they are from Terrier group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity they rank # 86. These breeds can live in the cities or in the country side as long as daily exercise is part of their routine. They also love children and are great companions these little rockets have lots of stamina and are very agile. Their coats should be brushed regularly to keep them clean. Border Terrier Dogs are Purebred, allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 30).
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HABITAT :Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Intelligent, Affectionate, Even Tempered, Fearless, Alert, Obedient
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Terrier. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : United Kingdom, Scotland, England
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They were originally bred to flush out and kill foxes.
2- Border Terriers have a double coat.
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Border Terrier Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Blue & Tan, Grizzle & Tan, Red, Wheaten
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 43 - 51cm (17 - 20in)
Height: 43 - 51cm (17 - 20in) -
TAIL
The tail is moderately short, thick at the base, and tapers to the tip
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WEIGHT
Male: 5.9 - 7.1 kg
Female: 5.1 - 6.4 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction : One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
Around 4 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Beagle
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
Late 19th century.
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ORIGIN
United Kingdom, Scotland, England
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DISTRIBUTION
Omnivores
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
They are not at all aggressive to humans, a Vet once told me that it was the only type of terrier he recommended for people for with children. They are exceptionally loving to people, not only their owners but everyone in the world
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
