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Border Terrier History
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The Border Terrier takes its name from the area where it first developed, among the Cheviot Hills that form the border between Scotland and England, and is among the oldest terriers in Britain. Its forebears have been lost in the mists of time, but some conjecture that the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a close relative. The first recorded evidence of the Border Terrier appeared in the 18th century, though it is almost certainly older than that. The breed was developed by border shepherds, farmers and hunters, and was employed primarily as a fox bolter and ratter. A combination of long legs and a narrow, compact frame allowed the Border Terrier to keep pace with horses and also follow foxes into their holes. Eventually, the Border Terrier would become an integral part of the highly ceremonious English foxhunt, working with the larger Foxhounds and horses.
For most of its existence, the Border Terrier has been a strictly working terrier, but by 1870 it had mad its way into English show rings. Around this time the dog’s name was changed from Coquetdale Terrier to Border Terrier and the breed was introduced to the United States. The Border Terrier was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930, and today can be seen in the ring, on the hunt, or running around the house.
