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If anyone has a border terrier like to see you post. Do you do your own stripping. Have you tried any kind of showing or earthdog trials?
Cheryl

If anyone has a border terrier like to see you post. Do you do your own stripping. Have you tried any kind of showing or earthdog trials?
Cheryl

Cheryl,
I don't have a border terrier but a family at the Cape had a border collie and a number of children. This dog use to "herd" the children. LOL It was a riot to watch him. He even tried to "herd" them when they were riding their bicycles. I was wondering what the job of the border terrier is.

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Mary Lou & Katie

Border terriers go down holes to get vermin. I know they have trials for them and I have seen them on TV. They are great with kids and even grown ups.

From what I understand Border Collies will herd water if you let them. LOL

Cheryl

Border terriers go down holes to get vermin. I know they have trials for them and I have seen them on TV. They are great with kids and even grown ups.

From what I understand Border Collies will herd water if you let them. LOL
Cheryl

Thanks Cheryl. I use to love to watch this Border Collie herd the kids on the bicycles. He never got hit by one either.
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Mary Lou & Katie

I have rally classes with one, but don't own one myself. I'll see if I can get my class mate to star posting here. I haven't talked grooming with her very much unfortunately, but I know she does a ton of earthdog stuff.
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Chelle and the rest of the crew including, but not limited to Kita and Taiko (the shiba inu wrestle maniacs), Adi (reserved and dignified tabby cat), and all 28 reptiles

Now that would be interest to hear more about those trials and learn more about how they work. My Border is about 5 and I was wondering if she could still do it.

Thanks,
Cheryl

Easily could do it! There's a carrin terrier that's 14 and still doing it along with agility at my school. 5 is prime time for terriers!

Go to this link: www.akc.org/events/search/

Find your state and click on "earthdog tests" in the event firled and make sure "from today forward" is checked as well. It will show you when the tests are and where. Go to one. See them, and I'm 100% sure you'll be hooked.
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Chelle and the rest of the crew including, but not limited to Kita and Taiko (the shiba inu wrestle maniacs), Adi (reserved and dignified tabby cat), and all 28 reptiles

WOW! Thanks for the info.

Cheryl

Okay now because I don't own a Border Terrier either but am always eager to learn about different breeds... what is the general difference between a Border Terrier and let's say a Jack or Parson Russell or maybe even compared to Cairn Terriers? Are they short coated...long coated...etc.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Okay now because I don't own a Border Terrier either but am always eager to learn about different breeds... what is the general difference between a Border Terrier and let's say a Jack or Parson Russell or maybe even compared to Cairn Terriers? Are they short coated...long coated...etc.

If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Glad you asked that question. I don't know the difference either.

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Mary Lou & Katie

Here is the link to AKC site so you can get a general idea of what they look like.

The one in the picture is in what is considered show coat. If you let their coat grow they look something like a cairn coat, longer and a little harsher, not soft and silky. To keep them in that shorter coat, they strip them. No it does hurt, just sounds like it. You pluck the coat 2 or 3 hairs out at a time, gently and they come out very easily. They shed very little, but you do have to brush like any dog.

They are very lively dogs, but not quite as over active as Jack Russell. In general they love people, other dogs and cats, and are great companions. I in general would recommend them for anyone including children, because they are smallish, but very sturdy dogs. They are not skiddish and will stand their ground. They can be a little bull headed at times, but with training they are no problem. She is a great doorbell dog, but not a barker at everything. She sleeps right next to me every night.

I didn't find the link but went for a looksee just the same. They are quite a good looking little dog and seem to be a hardy breed. How long does it take to pluck the average coat 2 or 3 hairs at a time?
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Duh! Here is the link. lol
http://www.akc.org/breeds/border_terrier/index.cfm

If you start right from the beginning when they start getting their adult coat just takes a few minutes a day. Gets to be kind of a habit you see a long hair you snatch it out.

If you let them get in their natural coat, they look like a rough dandelion and it can take hours. Usually you do a little at a time. Maybe an hour or so at a time. Just sitting around on the couch just plucking now and again. My BT loves the attention and she doesn't mind it at all.

Around here in my part of the country, you can't find many groomers that will do it, takes to long and can be a tiresome job to do all at one time. And for the groomer can't make enough money for one dog all day. Most dogs won't stand still for 5 or 6 hours. LOL That is why you do a little at a time so it doesn't get ahead of you. You cannot shave a BT, except a little bit on the stomach and little around their toes if necessary Also you do not bath a BT unless absolutely necessary, like real dirty, or skunk problems etc. Sounds complicated and time comsuming, but not really.

I do not show any longer that is why I let her coat grow out and just brush. She looks cute with the natural coat and hopefully some day the judges will also.

Is there a lot of grooming with your breed?

Cheryl

Is there a lot of grooming with your breed?

Well by the book they shed heavily twice a year but it seems most Shibas might shed year round especially so with the warm winter we have had so far. I usually give my three a brush a couple of time a week. In the Spring and Fall they lose their undercoat and a nice warm bath will help to get most of that dead fur out. It's always a fun time of the year! lol
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Bet your vaacum gets a work out all year long.

Cheryl