13 Unknown Things You Should Know About Border Terrier

                      Name : Border Terrier
                     Origin : Great Britain
           Average Size : 25cm (10in)
     Average Weight : 5.4kg (12lbs)

Average Life Span : 15 years
                    Group : Terrier
                   Colour : Tan, Fawn, Brown,
                                   Black, Grey
       Temperament : Affectionate, brave 
                                   and intelligent

1. Border Terriers are small sized dogs belonging to the terrier family.
2. They are native to Great Britain.
3. They grow to an average size of 25 cm and weigh around 5.4 kg.
4. They may be tan, fawn, black, brown or grey in color.
5. They have a broad skull, v-shaped ears, a strong, short muzzle and a thick, moderately short tail.
6. On an average they live to be around 15 years old.
7. They have common ancestors with other terriers.
8. They are a rough-coated breed of dogs originally bred to be fox or vermin hunters.
9. They are intelligent and love human company.
10. Though they do not mind being left alone, they can’t adapt to households where people are away all day.
11. They are not demanding when it comes to exercise but they absolutely love it when they get it.
12. They are excellent jumping dogs and are known to hike, bike and run with their owners.
13. They need to be trained from a very early age because of their hyperactive nature.