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Jack Russell Terrier cross Border Terriers are a popular mixed breed of dog. They are a cross between the Jack Russell and the Border Terrier. This mixed breed is one of the most popular breeds in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain for people who want to buy a dog as pet. It is believed that this mixed breed has been around since the 1800s when it was first bred in England.
Border terriers are small dogs with an average height of 12 to 15 inches tall at withers. This means that they usually weigh anywhere between 8 and 16 pounds on average depending on how big they get when fully grown. Border Terriers have short, smooth coats that come in a wide variety of colours including black and tan, tricolour, white and tan, silver and blue mottled or brindle.
They are bred to be working dogs. They were bred to hunt small game such as rabbits. They have strong hunting instincts that can cause trouble if they are not trained properly from an early stage. If they are trained correctly they can make excellent hunting dogs and can even do it on their own without the guidance of an owner. Border terriers also have a high prey drive…
