About Us

Our journey with Border Terriers ignited with Scottey, our beloved first Border, in 2000. What began as an interest evolved into our own kennel, British Cooper, dedicated to this remarkable breed.

Before delving into our story, we owe immense gratitude to three exceptional individuals: Loes Scheers, Margot Engelen of ‘Mac Oaks Pride,’ and Mrs. Erica Bons-De Wever. Their mentorship and insight into Border Terriers shaped our path profoundly. Without their guidance, our achievements wouldn’t have been possible.

At the heart of British Cooper is our unwavering commitment to enhancing the Border Terrier breed. For over two decades, we've pursued our vision while honoring the British bloodlines, akin to those preserved by Loes Scheers at Mac Oaks Pride.

Both of us have been surrounded by dogs since childhood, shaping our lives. Our early companions ranged from mixed breeds to a small, curly-haired Boomer and two incredibly astute Dobermans. The Boomer was affectionate yet had a fiery temperament, while the Dobermans were dedicated, diligent partners whom we trained intensively at a professional level.

Hilde, with her skillful hands, grooms all our dogs and has educated numerous new dog owners on the art of Border Terrier trimming. Meanwhile, Kees thrives outdoors, engaging in Obedience, Flyball, and Agility training with our Borders, leveraging his role as a Certified Canine Instructor to teach classes.

We're often present at various dog shows in The Netherlands and abroad, with Crufts standing out as a highlight in our calendar. Our passion for Border Terriers propels us across these events, sharing our dedication to this extraordinary breed.

Kees & Hilde Hubner
British Cooper - Border Terriers

key ACCOMPLISHMENTS 

best terrier in show 

Dino, Conundrum Dino British Cooper BJW'14 CAC / BOB / BIS6
Best of Breed under Breed Specialist Mr. T. van der Horst. Best in Terrier Group under Terrier Specialist Mrs. J. Bode-Van de Meeberg, 6th Best in Show under Judge Mr. E. Wieldraaijer. 
International Dog Show April 2015, Arnhem, The Netherlands. 
(CH. Conundrum Harkaway x CH. Conundrum Vixen) 

BEST TERRIER IN SHOW

Eleanor, Dutch & Int. Ch. British Cooper Emerson Fittipaldi NJK'13, EJS'13. CAC, CACIB, BOB, BIG1, BIS4.
Best of Breed under Breed Specialist Mr. T. vd Horst, Best in Terrier Group under Breed Specialist Mrs. Elly Weijenborg-Weggemans, 4th Best in Show under Judge Mr. A. Foss. 
International Dog Show Bleiswijk Netherlands November 2014
(Ch. Brumberhill Benchmarked JW Sh CM x Dutch.& Int. Ch. British Cooper Ascari Avanti NJK'09 )

BEST TERRIER IN SHOW

Eleanor, Dutch & Int. CH. British Cooper Emerson Fittipaldi NJK'13 EJS'13 Youth CAC / CAC/ BOB / BIG1 / BIS4
Best of Breed and Best in Terrier Group under Judge Mrs. L. De Ridder-Onghena. 4th Best in Show under Judge Mr. E. Wieldraaijer. 
Dogshow Arnhem, May 2013, The Netherlands. 
(CH. Brumberhill Benchmarked JW Sh CM x Dutch & Int. CH British Cooper Ascari Avanti NJK10) 

Best Terrier in Show & reserve best in show

Ayrton, Dutch & Int. CH. German CH. Lux. CH. Belg. CH. British Cooper Ayrton Da Silva NJK '09 Europa Sieger '11 Brussels Winner '11 CAC / CACIB / BOB / BIG1 / RBIS
Best of Breed and Best in Terrier Group under Breed Specialist Judge Mrs. E. Bons-de Wever and Reserve Best in Show under Judge Mr. M. Van de Weijer. 
International Dogshow April 2010, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands. 
(CH. Conundrum Co Writer X Ned & Int.CH.Cooper NJK06)