extract from The Border Terrier Club web site
"Is the Border Terrier the right dog for you and your family?
The Border Terrier is first, foremost and essentially a working terrier. Although he will willingly become part of your family and can become a loyal and loving friend, he does have some habits, or traits, which are part of his breed characteristics, which may not always endear him to you or your extended family and friends.
He was originally bred to work to fox and other vermin, and should be capable of following a horse all day and then still be fresh enough to go t