Native to England, the Border Terrier is one of the smallest of the terrier breeds. Although small in stature, it is a very fast dog, able to run close to horses and traverse all kinds of terrain, making it an excellent working dog. So when buying a Border Terrier, how do we tell if it is a purebred Border Terrier? Mainly look at these areas of it. I. Size: The Border Terrier is a small terrier, with a shoulder height of only about 25 cm and a weight of about 5-7 kg, such a body shape can cross all kinds of narrow terrain when hunting. II. Head: The Border Terrier has a moderately sized head with dark brown eyes, small V-shaped ears, ears that droop on either side of the head or are attached to both cheeks; the nosepiece is black, the cheeks are slightly bulging, the mouth is short and dark is the best, and the teeth are strong and powerful with a clipped bite. Body: The border terrier has a well-developed neck, with a size and length proportional to its shape, a strong and powerful back that can be freely bent to the side, and a back size equal to the size of an adult’s hand; the tail is a little bit shorter with a medium length, and the tail root gradually becomes thinner toward the tail tip. Coat: The Border Terrier is a short-haired dog with a dense undercoat and a coarse, hard outer coat, which cannot be bent, curled or wavy. The coat colors are red, gray and tan, blue and tan, grayish yellow, and a small amount of white on the chest. These are some of the characteristics of a purebred Border Terrier. In addition, when shopping, you can also see if there is a pedigree certificate, generally purebred dogs will have a pedigree certificate, and you can also look at the purity of its parents’ pedigree, so you can also identify if it is a purebred Border Terrier.
