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). 

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.

  • CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME

    Calling names: Border Terrier Dog
    Scientific name: Canis lupus

  • COLOUR VARIATIONS

    Blue & Tan, Grizzle & Tan, Red, Wheaten

  • COAT TYPE

    Double coat

  • LIFE SPAN

    12 - 15 years

  • 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

  • WEIGHT

    Male: 5.9 - 7.1 kg
    Female: 5.1 - 6.4 kg

  • BREEDING SEASON

    Throughout the year

  • REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD

    Reproduction : One or two times a year
    Gestation period: 63 days

  • LITTER SIZE

    Around 4 puppies

  • LOOK A LIKE

    Beagle

  • FARM ANIMAL

    No

  • FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED

    Late 19th century.

  • ORIGIN

    United Kingdom, Scotland, England

  • DISTRIBUTION

    Omnivores

  • OCCURRENCE

    Families:
    Species:

  • FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL

    Omnivores

  • 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

  • AS A PET

    Recommended

  • KIDS FAVOURITE

    Yes

ANIMAL KINGDOM