Two Border Terriers Together
by Charles Stuart
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Title
Two Border Terriers Together
Artist
Charles Stuart
Medium
Painting - Gouache
Description
Border terriers..." Breed Characteristics
The Kennel Club produces a blueprint of each breed. However, reading this brief Breed Standard does not always help the newcomer to understand the breed.
To start with, it is advisable to talk to breeders and owners and to study the breed whenever and wherever possible. You could go along to a local show where the breed is scheduled to be judged and watch the dogs, talking to the owners and getting an idea as to whether the breed might fit in with your lifestyle. For details of local shows, contact your local breed club secretary.
The breed differs from most other terriers in that it does not have a manicured appearance and his sometimes rather dour expression belies his true loveable character and independent nature. The breed's most outstanding feature is its otter-like head with short strong muzzle and moderately broad skull with dark eye, making him a very attractive terrier.
The Border should have a double coat, with a harsh outer coat and a soft undercoat for warmth, both of these being essential in a working terrier. The coat needs to be hand stripped about twice a year and there is a video showing how this is done and articles in some of the books on the breed with photographs of 'before and after'. The coat should not be clipped (except perhaps for much older dogs or those with a poor coat, where pulling out the hairs may cause distress). For the novice owner, it is a good idea to seek expert advice on coat care at first and here, your breeder may be able to help. If you decide to use a grooming parlour, you could ask if they know how to hand-strip a Border Terrier. Remember that anyone with no experience can set up as a 'professional' grooming parlour and it may be best to check what qualifications and experience they have (for example, a City and Guilds certificate).
Border Terriers are normally healthy, active and affectionate dogs, who respond quickly to love and attention. As with all dogs, it is best to start training early, be consistent and praise in all the right places.
This breed does not need harsh correction, which can be counter-productive.
Borders normally get along well with children, but no child should be allowed to harass a dog; children should be taught to respect the dog and not to treat it as a substitute toy. Small babies should never be left alone unsupervised with any dog. When the puppy is very young, he should have a place of safety where he can rest in peace at bedtime and not be disturbed."
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