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Border Terrier

Coat

Solid: Cream (45) Orange (65) Tan (105)
Tan: Grey (25) Black (35) Brown (95) Blue (115) with Cream (45) Orange (65) Tan (105) in the creeping or saddle pattern.
Sable: Red Sable in any of the patterns, but shading is only allowed as tipping, not solid colour, except on the ears which may be solid.
Grey (25) Blue (115) are additional allowed tipping colours in this breed.
Masking: All of the above may be masked with Grey (25) Black (35) Brown (95) Blue (115) (standard or extended mask).
The mask may be intermingled with the body colour.
In Sables, any of the mask colours is allowed regardless of tipping colour/s.
White Markings: White (15) allowed as a small chest patch or on the toes, but white toes is faulted.

Eyes

Brown (60-69/50-59/90-99) preferred.
Gold (120-129/100-109, 215) also accepted.

Nose

Black (35-39/244)
Liver (90-99/50-59/60-69/188-189/228) Flesh (180-187/70-79/40-49/213) but not preferred.

Faults

White toes.
Incomplete or asymmetrical markings.

Disqualifications

More white than listed.

Notes

The Border Terrier originates from the border areas between England and Scotland, especially the remote Cheviot Hills, and it represents a type of dog that has been known for several hundred years. A painting from 1750 shows earthdog similar to the modern Border Terrier.

It was during the 1800's that the interest for these terriers awoke, and it is largely thanks to the families Robson and Dodd that the Border Terrier went from hunting terrier to purebred dog. It was recognized in 1920 and Simon Dodd and Jacob Robson were among the first breed judges.

The Border Terrier should have an otter-like head, with broad skull and short, powerful muzzle. The eyes should have a lively expression. The ears are small, V-shaped and carried close to the head. The body should be deep and thin, as the breed must be able to be spanned. The tail is quite short and thick, carried relatively high but not over the back. The dog should be built so that it can follow a horse without problems. The coat is wirey and thick.

Breed Files

Border Terrier - Supernova

Supernova

Filename: Border terrier
Offset: Bord
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Scottie
Accepted: December 21, 2009
Notes: Addball tail (four carriage variations), two texture variations.
Border Terrier - Faerie Barn Dance

Faerie Barn Dance

Filename: Border Terrier
Offset: EF27
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: January 4, 2006
Notes: Includes a furfile for the grizzle saddle.
Border Terrier - Cierra V2

Cierra V2

Filename: Border
Offset: 5126
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: December 31, 2005
Notes: Addball ears and tail. Includes furfiles for grizzle.
Border Terrier - Cierra V1

Cierra V1

Filename: Border
Offset: 5126
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: November 24, 2003
Notes: -