Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · JapanBorder Terrier at a glance
- Origin
- Anglo-Scottish Border, United Kingdom
- Appeared
- 1700 to 1920 (likely)
- Family
- Terrier
- Type
- Terrier
- Size
- Small
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 10
- DNA clade
- Terrier (Parker 2017)
The name. From the Border country and the Border Hunt.
Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United StatesFamily and relatives
Descends from
Gave rise to
Sister breeds
Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Patterdale Terrier, Welsh Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Sporting Lucas Terrier
Same family: Terrier
Airedale Terrier, Australian Silky Terrier, Australian Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Cesky Terrier
Same time, same continent
Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund, Dalmatian
Close by DNADachshund1600 to 1888 · GermanyClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Parson Russell Terrier55.5 Mb
- Bedlington Terrier44.7 Mb
- Jack Russell Terrier29.7 Mb
- Toy Manchester Terrier19.3 Mb
- Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier12.7 Mb
- Irish Terrier10.5 Mb
- Wire Fox Terrier10.5 Mb
- Pug10.3 Mb
- Glen of Imaal Terrier9.8 Mb
- Otterhound9.7 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · CroatiaPlace in time
The Border Terrier appears 1700 to 1920 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Border Terrier is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
