I Posses a BT & Can Tell You This!

You know, I don't think I have ever posted a post on this blog dedicated to facts on what I like to call 'my breed' - the Border Terrier! (BT in title). So this post is going to be about just them! The model dog representing our breed, is, of course, the one and only Earl.

So lets get started!

Fact1; The Border Terrier is a real poser at times, like you can see in the above and below photo! Unless your BT seems in pain, if he holds his paw up or sits to the side, this is just him being his funny self, usually!

Fact2; BTs are quite often food-loving, apart from if they have a certain condition which restricts them of this.

Fact3; Borders are in fact Terriers. They love to chase prey. This includes birds, cats (if not introduced to them at a young age), and other animals they may come across (but usually not other dogs!). Apart from the cat, they will usually chase wild animals. This includes foxes too, so beware your BT is not chasing anything that may make him/her regret the chase in the first place!

Fact4; BTs love people - usually more than they do other dogs - and will get excited at the arrival of a human at their house or one who comes to to greet him/her anywhere. You must teach him to be calm and collected but still enjoy greeting people and be friendly.

Fact5; The BT has a fair level of trainability on a scale of ease. Earl has literally been my dream to train and he has followed interactions willingly after hard work - and that is what I enjoy and look forward to more - hard work, dedication, time, effort, and finally an amazing result.

The adorable 'high-five' trick!

Fact6; The BT has a very quirky way. He is hilarious at times and can appear to be slightly 'wobby'. In other and more sophisticated words, he can put on a few funny faces, twist his ears everywhere, close his eyes tight at the camera flash, but rarely gives you the puppy dog eyes unless guilty for something he knows he's done wrong!

Fact7; Most BTs are cuddle monsters, and adore being snuggled up to their owner! But give them their own time as well however, or, like ANY dog, could gain the horrible separation anxiety. This is upsetting for both dog and owner - plus the household as it is torn into pieces!

Fact8; BTs can be clever, and mischievous as well! Something Earl does is sneak onto MY HUMAN bed whenever he feels like it and then gives either the puppy dog eyes or 'I just can't be bothered to do those eyes anymore' eyes!

Fact9; BTs are extremely playful and need both physical and mental stimulation on a daily basis when appropriate (this assuming your dog is in full health and needs no rest or recovery time when being active is not an option). A bored BT is a hassle of a dog!

Physical adventure

Mental Stimuli - searching for toys under a pile of cushions.

Fact10; The more they do the more they want! If you dedicate a day to constantly stimulating your BT, not only is that over tiring, but when you come home and indoors, he will spend a few hours sleeping form the exhaustion, then awake and want more because that day he was used to it! 

Fact11; they may be small, but they are SO definitely mighty! Their bark can be gruff and they will sometimes act like they are a much bigger dog than they really are!

Fact12; BTs can excel at dog sports such as Agility, but can try and succeed at just about every dog sport! Earl is a very successful Agility Competitor.

Fact13; BTs are an amazing companion! They are good with children, and are fun fun fun to have in your life every day. If it wasn't for my incredible, literally life changing Earl, I would not be who I am and where I am today. Have fun and enjoy your Border Terrier!

We hope you liked our Border Terrier facts!

(Do not buy any dog unless you, your property, location, and lifestyle are suitable).

Earl and I.