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| Breed: Border Terrier | Group (AKC): Terrier |  |
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| Country of Origin | Great Britain |
| Type of coat | Harsh and dense with close undercoat. |
| Grooming | Wiry coat needs minimal grooming. Clip out knots and brush occasionally with a bristle brush. Trim coat on the head, legs, neck and top of tail. Bathe only when necessary. |
| Average height | 10 inches |
| Average weight | 11.5 - 15.5 lbs. |
| Activity level | Indoor & Outdoor - High |
| Watchdog | High |
| Protection | Low |
| Intelligence | High, Obedience - High, Problem Solving - High |
| Trainability | Training from an early age as he has a tendency to become destructive and chew things. |
| Compatibility with children | Yes, loves children and will play tirelessly with them. |
| Character | Plucky, alert |
| Ideal home environment | Will do well in an apartment if he is well trained and exercised daily. |
| Ideal owner | To own a Border Terrier you should be active and prefer a high-energy, playful dog. |
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