Border Terrier - Bests of Breed

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Last week we started a little celebration of you, our viewers. dogworld.tv on KZbin is about to be watched for the ten millionth time, so we are publishing some of the features only seen on TV before now.
Today’s offering is going back to the very start of our journey as a TV series production company. We dropped in on Border Terrier breeder Wendy Mooney to find out all there is to know about the breed and got to meet her charming pack of Terriers.

[@methy9124]

I remember my uncle bringing his border terrier Dylan over to visit my gran when I was tiny. She liked him so much she got Pippin when I was 6. I’ve grown up with her as my best friend and most beloved companion. I’m 19 now and she’s still by my side. She’ll turn 13 this December. I spent many days as a child in the unused bedroom at my gran’s house teaching her tricks and playing with her. Gran is in a care home now so Pippin lives with my parents and I. My love for her has only grown over the years. Border terriers will forever be my heart breed! 💙💙💙

[@mittsandcoco]

Oh yes I do agree. My parents had three during their lifetime and I have had my own little girl. I know the look which says "I am so hungry, you haven't fed me for at least2 hours" Plum was notoriously greedy but the payoff was a very long walk. She was my perfect companion and I could not have wished for better. God loves the Border Terrier.

[@lighthousebob187]

Yep, terrible hunters, obviously, as that’s what they were bred for. Mine will chase anything on 4 legs and not stop given half the chance. I wish it would be made clearer in the breed info out there that this side of them really needs to be worked on very intensely when they’re pups, to avoid big issues down the line. I don’t think this breed trait is pushed enough to potential new owners. A lot of Borders end up on lead for their whole lives. Mine’s 6 years and i’m only just getting a handle on it with proper training by an expert in prey drive issues.

[@stevethegreasemonkey]

I have had a border terrier since he was 8 weeks old he is seven now my best mate. Very friendly and thinks everyone wants to be his friend fantastic little dogs

[@melodykruck8692]

yup mine does not understand when other male dogs with their parts growl at him :)

[@SnowdropWood]

I love the way borders run, that joyful carefree upright scamper-trot with back legs kicking about. Adorable.

[@tiffanycarne306]

I have a border terrier and I think they are amazing dogs and lovely personality, they are placid. 😊

[@twvgairsoft2187]

Hi we are looking in to getting one can you provide any suggestions as if what to do with him/her whilst we are at work, thanks

[@jessicastacey6575]

They are not good on their own for longer than a couple of hours at a time, they need to be with people and be occupied, challenged and cuddled. You would need to take her to a doggy day care when you are at work, otherwise they get very depressed.

[@Helljumper-lv7pk]

My dog got out today THROUGH A METAL FENCE BUT HOW

[@melodykruck8692]

not placid but wonderful - mine does not have a bad bone in his body, has never growled at another dog. But since they are Border terriers, can be very stubborn, what they do not want to do, they do not do. :) :)

[@paulyoung250]

I agree border terriers are great fun,loyal very intelligent.my boy Alfie is 4 years old now.would not want to be without him

[@user-qm7tu7yf9d]

Paul Young like my border terrier he is so cute

[@JesseJames-jn1sh]

Wonderful informative interview. Thanks very much. Love hearing about the sociable aspects of the breed.

[@Roger.Coleman1949]

We had our Border named Max for nearly 18 years,after a slight gap formerly owning a Beagle.I must admit he was a wonderful companion,although received as a surprise birthday present in 1999 all elements of doubt were soon brushed aside, they are the perfect breed and adorable !.Great video.

[@maydanlex]

Our Tucker is over 11 years old and is still going strong. Lovely dog!

[@krissybooth3839]

Wow fabulous video you covered everything. I'm currently researching Border Terriers as I would love one. I'm totally in love with them.

[@kepnjem]

Love this breed! I have two Borders. When I did the research as to what breed I should get, the Border Terrier ticked all the boxes. They're great with my grandchildren. They'll walk forever (if the weather's ok). They're couch potatoes in the house. Lap dogs when you're chilling. They love to be involved with family life and are proper dogs. I like the fact that they aren't "fashionable" as unscrupulous breeding would probably introduce faults in to the breed and this would break my heart. They have very little health problems and with a good diet, plenty of exercise and care the Border will live to a ripe old age.

[@chrismaplethorpe6781]

Myself and my partner have a border terrier. She is a brilliant natured little dog. She loves everyone she meets.

[@leedshunk]

we've had many borders - they are absolutely amazing!!

[@hannah-io3kt]

I have a border terrier mixed with a jack Russel, he is 90% border and 10% jack Russel. He is 8 years old now! 😁❤️ his name is Bailey btw

[@letsresethumanity1983]

The title says it all. Best of breeds 😊

[@MarkBriers369]

Thanks for the video and the really helpful information. I be always loved the Border Terrier and think I’ll get one in the future.

[@dawnibolical]

yes everytime I start to prepare any food my boo just apppears from nowhere...this cute face, one paw up. lol.

[@Baggiolyful]

There such a character. They love playing and mine belches after he's had his food. It's hilarious 😂

[@ollie072]

I have a border and I take him ratting a lot hes absolutely brilliant , tough as nails on the field but loyal and loving in the house

[@pinkraeapril2137]

just got our first border terrier puppy today 😂

[@letsresethumanity1983]

How did it go i ask 2 years later 😊

[@bordercollie1140]

Bet you absolutely love your border, they are amazing.

[@kellyoxlade304]

pinkrae april we are getting 2 in a week x

[@frankgately518]

We have three female border terriers (two ten year olds and a new ten week old) and we absolutely love our girls so much! A very intelligent and sturdy breed of dog.

[@plainyang6782]

Such a scrappy cool looking dog!

[@leeandmandybattersby5958]

These are such beautiful dogs i have a 7 year old border x bedlington who i rescued from a puppy farm will be the breed i will be getting from now on

[@madeleinerix4981]

I love my two borders Mopsy who is 17.5 yo and JoJo who will be 16 next month. Wonderful dogs who have had many adventures with us. They travel well by car and have been going to Canada every summer with us since 2003. They are more sedate now but used to be plucky little dogs who chased the possums in the garden and loved to go canoeing. Absolutely the best bread.

[@davidstevens8417]

Excellent video I have a BT and everything you said is true Many thanks

[@Captain_Jack514]

I had a border terrier named throughout my preteen and teen years. He was my emotional support dog throughout those years when I struggled and I could not have asked for a better companion.

[@billjones3071]

Awesome description

[@CocaColaMan1886]

Once you go Border, you can't go back

[@sandragriffin9637]

yorkshire_pete

[@Helljumper-lv7pk]

Ooh-To-Be-A or I've got a better joke once you go jack you don't go back

[@FirstnameLastname-ye2pq]

Huddersfield are known to shag dogs, not surprised by your comment

[@vLiQuiDzv]

True

[@jabanan]

We had one for 15 years! At the end for the last five years she was deaf, on gluten free diet, after many surgical operations and on many pills. We had to put her down, she kept fighting didn't die to a disease. She was the same age as me.

[@janetmaxwell222]

I am considering one when I retire from teaching. This is helpful.

[@garrywiltshire8763]

You won't regret it

[@carlgomes7515]

i have one buddyboy he is 7 yrs now great dog

[@LoogiBalloogi]

I've got 2... love them both.

[@threestepssideways1202]

I've owned five dogs through the years, two were terriers, and only one was a Border. Whilst I adored all of my companions, without question the easiest to get along with, provide for, or simply just be with was Jack, my Border. Fabulous dogs.

[@andrewbeattieRAB]

Personally, I have only had Westies. I live in the US. Funny story: back in the 30s, my father as a kid had a Border Terrier named Patches as a pet in Kilmarnock Scotland. They gave it to a nearby farmer though I don’t know why. One day driving through the country, they saw their former dog tied up to a tree. They simply went and got it and took it back home. I have always liked the looks of the breed! They seem much less boisterous and stubborn than Westies!,

[@saramaysaenz]

I have the most wonderful border terrier ever! I've had him since he was a baby he is 15 years old and still doing very good. I wish I could breed him he's not neutered. We live in New Mexico.

[@doggggg1326]

I really love how they love you

[@Danbbqman]

This video provides a perfect description of the Border Terrier. I love, love, love my Border! I have never had such a great dog. He is so smart, so loving and my best friend.

[@paulinehoward900]

Would love a boarder terrier around 12 months old our last dog was a boarder terrier whet to rain bow bridge really miss her

[@laurentgril1045]

i LOVE YOUR COMMENTARY! and your accent! I'm French and an English teacher!.... laurent LG France 34

[@isambo400]

Some of them are utter rascals. They love you, but they also love running away any moment your back is turned.

[@aditideshpande3050]

Really? We are adopting one this Sunday. This worries me

[@bubblezovlove7213]

@@aditideshpande3050 don't be. Mine is so clever its spooky. Has been since he was a,puppy. He knows his left and right, he can correctly choose the colors of things, k 9ws yellow, brown, black amd blue and green. He has made his own toys whe we got a second dog. He saw how I kick the ball and such good thinking, he positions his ball and then comes along with my slipper in his mouth and swings and hits the ball across the room with ìt. He knows so many words that he listens to conversations and knows if there's a plan to go out and stuff. He knows, five minutes ten minutes, half hour an hour and tomorrow. Super clever, emotionally mature wonder dog. He knows things and can do things that I woulehavesaid were impossible for a dog, let alone a terrier. And best of all they are like little teddy bears!

[@melodykruck8692]

yup, mine ended up having an adventure in a police van once. we now have a proper fence all around the garden, and when I open front door make sure he is not nearby :)

[@hunter-ih9yu]

i love my border terrier

[@myfragilelilac]

I love terrier dogs. Stubborn. Go to take care of my granddads 11 year old border now, since he lives in hospital.

[@jenniferbateman9105]

My border terrier us sooooo crazy u can't describe it

[@apowers7783]

They certainly do love eating;-)

[@derrickfelix503]

Looking to become a border terrier owner, Next year. Live on own with a cat, on the edge of Exmoor thank you for your video.

[@florathomas991]

I have a 5 year old border along with a 7 year old cat. They get along fine together, however when the cat first comes in the door in the mornings the dog likes to chase her up the stairs but thats all, he would never hurt the cat! If you were looking at getting a border alongside the cat one thing I would say is introduce them from the very start, that way the dog knows the pecking order, and one mistake we made. apart from that they are absolutely wonderful dogs and would recommend getting one 100% !!!!

[@tinshield]

Love ours too

[@microtechmachineshop]

I would love one some day

[@MackerelCat]

They’ve got that lovely scruffy dog look, very cute. These dogs definitely need a firm hand and rules, don’t spoil them or you will rue the day. They can bark and nip and growl so need to know early what the rules are. Not really good for small kids. Lots of walks and interactive play - throwing sticks and practising recall during walks with rewards is worth it. By keeping the dogs attention on you he’ll be easier to control. Generally tho these are sweet little dogs and will give you lots of love, and are hardy and not prone to getting ill or upset tummies. Not a beginner dog but lovely little dogs all the same.

[@NiceGuyAidey]

I have a Border Called Jac, best thing i have ever done, although mine is a little bit argumentative , but hes always by my side,

[@NicknooVision]

It's Puffy from There's Something about Mary!

[@janetjoerning2129]

I called my dog Jed I loved him so much he was so brainy miss him so much.

[@lighthousebob187]

I run a Facebook group for owners of dog reactive Border Terriers (majority in U.K.). We have coming up to 400 members now. A lot of the information i’ve read on Border Terriers, including this video, says that they are easy going and sociable with other dogs. All the members of the group are struggling hugely with reactivity/aggression towards other dogs (though wonderful in the home and with humans). I wondered what your take was on this side of things?

[@angel2410]

Baxter!

[@VenomVenom-su9wq]

I have one called Defor d for dog and I love him sooooooooo much

[@savedtheblank]

" the border terrier doesn't start many fights ". I wish. 😁

[@gabby_2737]

Ive got a 4 yr old border named Optimus Prime (Opi) hes amazing, if u dont have a border, i reccomend them

[@paulyoung250]

yeah,borders are great loyal dogs.i,be got a 4 year old lad,Alfie,...I would like to get another one.

[@annettesrensen1449]

❤

[@bubblezovlove7213]

Yep brilliant dog....

[@julianarp]

I just adopted what I was told is a puggle. NOPE it's a pug/border terrier. It took some adjusting, but I am in love with the terrier in this dog. I have never had an active dog and he is a joy. The only problem is that he killed 2 rabbits in our fenced in yard. Something my pugs could never do. He looks like a terrier with a pug tail and is as fast as a whip!

[@nothinghere5560]

Mine died last summer r.i.p poppy

[@bigdream_dreambig]

Border Terriers make me sad that I have a full-time job away from home... 🙁 Maybe if I ever get married I'll end up with a stay-at-home spouse who likes dogs.

[@twvgairsoft2187]

Hi Wendy, I'm a twelve year old who lives with my mum and dad. We have been looking into getting a dog for a while now, border terriers are currently our number 1 choice for the same reason as us. However my mum works 4 days a week and my dad 5-7. We are currently looking to buy a house that needs doing up, so the dog can stay with my dad whilst he is at home working when it's a puppy (obviously we wouldn't put it amongst sawdust etc). But when the dog is trained and 95% fully grown we may have to leave him at home or get someone to look after him. We have no problems with walking our dog as we are all active people. Do you have any advice towards what we do when working and a school? Thanks loved this video very informative!

[@ihavenofriends5968]

Hi, I'm not exactly a professional but i have a four year old border myself and just thought I might help. For our dog, we bought him a cage and made him feel safe in it. My mum works 7am-6pm and my dad would work about the same. Until I got to secondary school, the dog was left at home 8am-5:30pm but recently I'm him for about 3:30. All we did was get him a big enough cage and left the door open so he could roam the kitchen. Just a warning though, borders are VERY smart but they usually use their intelligence in a way that gets them into trouble. I recommend just checking he can't jump on any surfaces and slowly get him used to being home alone.

[@twvgairsoft2187]

+I Have No Friends that's good to know; many thanks :)

[@cherylstutler7334]

MJ Aviation was

[@haroldcuthbert808]

Hello, my name is Harold Cuthbert from Chile south america and I was looking for this fantastic breed in chile but I wasn´t lucky, so I start looking how I can found where to obtain one. Do you think is possible to have one from the UK. Regards and have a good wekk

[@eerohonkanen2601]

I know this is an old video, but thought I'd ask it anyway.. So I'm a trucker, and been thinking bout getting a dog to take to work with me, so do you think this breed would be good in that? I mean they prolly have too much energy to sit in a truck all day? Don't want to make a dog suffer just so that I'd have company with me.. Also, can u recommend a breed that would be good for my purpose?

[@kollias1]

I like them a lot when their coat is stripped but otherwise not. Is it possible to have their coat nice all year?

[@shadowshark9575]

I have a border terrier and cont imagine haven’t a different dog... they r way to perfect 🐶 He isn’t a full border... he’s part pug

[@borderterriercrazy1190]

😚😍

[@alocohc]

I want one

[@tracywright6908]

Adopt, Petdinder.com or www.borderterrierrescue.com/

[@jhaelabdala8960]

Yo tengo el mismo perrito

[@rockatansky1305]

It's coquet-dale, pronounced " coke-it -dale " Love them, they're the only dog for me.

[@TotallyNot-will]

I have a border terrier

[@peterrussel7453]

what is the best way for a border terrier to lose weight?

[@user-qm7tu7yf9d]

I have a border terrier he's called Buster he is 7 he was born on my mom and dads wedding day and is so kind and loving and active and he would not hurt a fly on my profile pic there is a pic of me and him ! 🙂

[@lucasazx5474]

1:56 not sure why that bothered me so much... 4:04 is a perfect dog though.

[@mpm2864]

On dirait ma petite Orphée

[@middleamerican8462]

I work a 9-5 and am active, advice?

[@shaolintiger88]

Kyle Spencer I would get a cat or something that doesn't mind being left alone so much. Either that or get a job where u can take your dog with u.

[@shaolintiger88]

Unless u have money to pay for dog walker to spend some time with it every day. If they are both dog friendly having 2 dogs can be helpful for them to get that canine interaction and company regularly. But u should definitely take into consideration how most dogs are unhappy being left alone before messing with a dogs life.

[@LeaLikesIcecream]

Can I actually hike with a Border Terrier without a leash or will they try to hunt?

[@Josh-it3fd]

LeaLikesIcecream any terrier ESPECIALLY a border terrier will chase any small mammal that runs. Ours did in her younger years but once trained and used to being off the lead they will always come back.

[@dnmurphy48]

Tye need very good training and even then often suffer from selective deafness. I wouldn't do it with mine

[@olliesfave6967]

is this breed good with babies/children?

[@Yourlocalpsycem]

ThatsWhatSheSaid They are excellent with babies and children.

[@blablaMana]

My border is the absolute best with babies/children. Of course, always stay weary and careful, but overall, they are such a patient and sweet breed. My dog Happy just gives licks and will let them take away her toys, her bone (from her mouth lol) and is just overall super patient with kids.

[@Mia_Simmons_101]

ThatsWhatSheSaid Most dont bite and are very playfull

[@Mia_Simmons_101]

5:10

[@dawnibolical]

ThatsWhatSheSaid very good with small children

[@lakistaind4153]

Are they smell?

[@laurendavies9075]

I have a puppy border terrier

[@markluis8473]

do they shed a lot?

[@BigBluesTribe]

Yes...but they're worth putting up with it :-)

[@BigBluesTribe]

Dark_Shadow Maybe ours is just extra hairy...but he definitely sheds quite a bit.

[@XfeatheredhopeX]

Yes. A good bit.

[@equestriandaisy7127]

yes, but once stripped they don't really shed

[@realitymatters8720]

We got a male of the breed, and he never overeats, hate all other male dogs, and tries to kill them nomatter the size, cannot tolerate any other animals, rats deer pheasent, he WILL try and catch and kill them, and is often succesfull with the rats... Apart from these few things, everything else is on point !

[@wesmander]

I take my border shooting , she’s ever so clever , would never have any other breed

[@kierontaylor4245]

wesmander they are the best dogs

[@maitrangtran2775]

That’s how I sleep too. My parents thought I was dead, so they slapped the sh*t out of me. 3:29

[@markhinde6187]

just lost our Lakeland terrior after 14 years of companionship, we now want a border, have you got any contacts for us, we live in south cumbria

[@antoniokinsey4041]

Boarder Terriers might enjoy other’s company and get along with strangers, owners and children, but they aren’t the affectionate type.They seem to tolerate being carried up to your lap, being pet, but it’s not snuggling with you and trying to lick you and give you “kisses”.

[@spiraspina7409]

Depends on the dog! I grew up with several Border Terriers that were very affectionate...they loved to snuggling up and kisses.

[@jonathancainphotography6105]

For photos of my dog max the border terrier visit Jonathan cain amateur photography

[@ritajakobsen6047]

På. Dansk

[@nickthegardener.1120]

I've got the laziest border ever. He is so slow. If u can get him out of bed!

[@trigger796]

I have a retarded one It has a underbite but she’s still super sweet

[@alanmichaellincoln]

I'm ok as long as I don't look at her

[@johngeddes1529]

very single minded,can be a handful

[@mjremy2605]

DOG TV? Is this a show about a dog breed or their owners? Why is your camera focused on talking heads in pink sweaters and cutting out the dog in every shot, while framing the talking heads? What a misleading title. SHOW THE DOG NOT THE OWNER. We can hear her, no need to see her as well. Amateur filming.

[@joelmontgomery1129]

boring 💤

[@keithrose6931]

Yes you are !

[@ragnarl9130]

Border terriers should be outside,, not indoors, they are hard as nails, weather proof and love the outdoors,,,, some of them are bad-tempered and can be aggressive,,, I've had them over 30 years,,, my last died 2 months ago, he was 14, it's not all sunshine and roses as this video would have you believe, overall they are an awesome dog, just don't expect them to do what they can't