Breed:	Border Terrier
Country of Origin:	England and Scotland
AKC Group:	Terrier
Function:	Drive predatory foxes from their dens and kill them
Life Span:	15 or more years
Appearance:	Small
Color:	Red, blue & tan, tan, and grizzle & tan
Coat Type:	Coarse
Grooming:	Weekly brushings and a twice a year professional grooming
Height:	11-16 inches
Weight:	11-16 pounds
Activity Level:	Very high
Watch Dog:	Yes/no
Protection:	No
Intelligence:	Medium
Trainability:	Medium-high
Good With Children:	Yes
Good With Pets:	Dogs only, preferably the opposite sex
Good With Strangers:	Yes
Character:	Happy
Home Environment:	Small fenced yard is good enough
Best Owner:	Has time to spend with
Potential Problems:
Behavior:
Physical:	Insensitive to pain and shows few signs of illness, so the owner should watch this breed's health carefully
Recommendations:	Do not leave this dog home alone all day! Chases after small animals.