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the border terrier
Breed Standard
The current British Breed Standard is based on that of the Border Terrier Club at the time of KC recognition, 1920, with a few adjustments made over the years. A table of points was introduced at some stage and since dropped. Countries coming under the jurisdiction of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) use the British Standard, i.e. that of the country of origin.
General Appearance: Essentially a working Terrier.
Characteristics: Capable of following a horse, combining activity with gameness.
Temperament: Active and game.
Head and Skull: Head like that of an Otter. Moderately broad in skull, with short strong muzzle. Black nose preferable, but liver or flesh coloured one not a serious fault.
Eyes: Dark with a keen expression
Ears: Small, V-shaped; of moderate thickness, and dropping forward close to the cheek.
Mouth: Scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Level bite acceptable. Undershot or overshot a major fault and highly undesirable.
Neck: of moderate length.
Forequarters: Forelegs straight, not too heavy in bone.
Body: Deep, narrow, fairly long. Ribs carried well back, but not overstrung, as a terrier should be capable of being spanned by both hands behind the shoulder. Loins strong.
Hindquarters: Racy. Feet: Small with thick pads.
Tail: Moderately short; fairly thick at base, then tapering. Set high, carried gaily, but not curled over the back.
Gait: Has the soundness to follow a horse.
Coat: Harsh and dense; with close undercoat. Skin must be thick.
Colour: Red, wheaten, grizzle and tan or blue and tan.
Size: Dogs 5.9 - 7.1 Kg (13-15.5 lb.); Bitches 5.1 - 6.4 kg (11.5 - 14lb).
Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree, its effect on the terrier's ability to work, and the health and welfare of the dog. Note: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.