Border Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Border Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Border Terrier originated in Great Britain.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI standard is numbered N° 10.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* It is classified in FCI Group 3 (Terriers).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Males weigh 5,9-7,1 kg (13-15 ½ lbs) and bitches 5,1-6,4 kg (11 ½-14 lbs).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat has a short dense undercoat beneath a very wiry, somewhat broken topcoat that lies close.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Accepted colours are red, grizzle and tan, blue and tan, or wheaten.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament exemplifies that of a terrier: good-tempered, affectionate and easily trained.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Aggressive or overly shy dogs, or those with physical or behavioural abnormalities, are disqualified.