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Border Terriers Trivia Quiz

A quiz about these adorable, scruffy little terriers.

A multiple-choice quiz by Herriot_rox. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Herriot_rox

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
293,357

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
744

Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (4/10), Guest 148 (5/10), Guest 173 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did Border Terriers originate? Hint

French/German border

Spanish/Portugese border

Italian/Swiss border

Scottish/English border

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the first Border Terrier to be registered with the British Kennel Club? Hint

Meadow Cadet

Moss Trooper

Bramble Soldier

Nettle Warrior

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is not an acceptable colour for a Border Terrier in the British Kennel Club? Hint

Red

Grizzle and tan

Black and tan

Wheaten

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Question 4 of 10

4. An old name for the Border Terrier is the Rothbury Terrier.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What animal is the Border Terrier's head described as being like in the British breed standard? Hint

An otter

A badger

A fox

A rabbit

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Question 6 of 10

6. The British breed description also describes the Border Terrier as being which of these? Hint

Laid back

Lazy

Game

Inquisitive

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which famous author, who wrote books about animals, had a Border terrier named Bodie and probably helped the breed's status? Hint

James Herriot

John Grogan

Anna Sewell

David Perrin

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the breed record holder whose greatest achievment was becoming Reserve Best in Show in Crufts 1988? Hint

Ch. Brannigan of Brumberhill

Ch. Conundrum Leveller

Ch. Dandyhow Cladius

Ch. Oxcroft Royal

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these jobs/activities these is the Border terrier not suited for? Hint

Obedience

Hunting

Lap dog

Agility

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Question 10 of 10

10. What type of coat does the Border Terrier have? Hint

Short and smooth

Curly and thick

Long and silky

Harsh and dense

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did Border Terriers originate?

Answer: Scottish/English border

The Border Terrier was bred in the area where Roxburghshire, Scotland and Northumberland, England join. They came from the Coquet Valley and were originally called the Coquetdale Terrier.

2. What was the name of the first Border Terrier to be registered with the British Kennel Club?

Answer: Moss Trooper

Moss Trooper was registered in 1913 under 'Any Breed or Variety of British, Colonial, or Foreign Dog not Classified'. The breed's official recognition came in 1920.

3. Which of these is not an acceptable colour for a Border Terrier in the British Kennel Club?

Answer: Black and tan

Border Terriers have four accepted colours in the British Kennel Club - grizzle and tan, wheaten, red and blue and tan, not black and tan, although it can appear black. Grizzle and tan and blue and tan are the most common colours, wheaten is the least. Blue and tans are often seen at shows as their coat can often be a better texture.

4. An old name for the Border Terrier is the Rothbury Terrier.

Answer: False

Apart from 'Coquetdale Terrier', the other old name for the Border is 'Reedwater Terrier'. 'Rothbury Terrier' is another name for a Bedlington Terrier.

5. What animal is the Border Terrier's head described as being like in the British breed standard?

Answer: An otter

The breed description states the Border must have a 'head like that of an otter'. It is the breed's most distinguishing feature.

6. The British breed description also describes the Border Terrier as being which of these?

Answer: Game

The breed standard says the Border should 'combine activity with gameness' and they certainly do!

7. Which famous author, who wrote books about animals, had a Border terrier named Bodie and probably helped the breed's status?

Answer: James Herriot

The world's most famous vet had a scruffy little Border Terrier. In fact, my own Border puppy is named Bodie after him!

8. What is the name of the breed record holder whose greatest achievment was becoming Reserve Best in Show in Crufts 1988?

Answer: Ch. Brannigan of Brumberhill

Ch. Brannigan of Brumberhill produced 10 champions, including Ch. Otterkin Singin' the Blues which is my pup's great great great granny, making Bodie a direct decsendant of him. Amazingly enough his name is also Bodie. The Brumberhill kennels where he is from have also produced the Bitch RBecord Holder, Ch. Brumberhill Betwixt ShCM.

9. Which of these jobs/activities these is the Border terrier not suited for?

Answer: Lap dog

Border Terriers were bred to hunt and as they are agile and fairly easy to train they are also often seen in agility and obedience, but they are energetic, so they shouldn't be lap dogs. Borders need regular exercise. They will curl up on your lap, but they can't spend all day like that.

10. What type of coat does the Border Terrier have?

Answer: Harsh and dense

A Border Terrier's coat should be 'harsh and dense; with close undercoat'. They should not be clipped, but need to be hand stripped biannually.

Source: Author Herriot_rox

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