Comparison: Border Terrier and Czech Terrier

Border Terrier and Czech Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Border Terrier
Photo: Samuel Cockman, CC BY 2.0, source
Czech Terrier
Photo: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Border TerrierCzech Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomCzechia
CategorySmallSmall
Height at withers25–28 cm25–35 cm
Weight5–7 kg5.5–10 kg
Life span12–15 years12–15 years
Recognition features
  • Otter-shaped head
  • Harsh wiry coat in red, wheaten or blue-and-tan
  • Moderately low, lean build about 30 cm
  • Long, soft, slightly wavy grey-blue or brown coat
  • Beard and brows, low long build
  • Tail carried up and slightly angled, semi-long folded ears
CoatHard wiry coat with dense undercoat.Long, silky, slightly wavy coat; grey-blue or brown.
PurposeA working terrier from the Anglo-Scottish borders for fox hunting, able to keep pace with horses.Created in 1949 by František Horák by crossing Scottish and Sealyham terriers for hunting in forests; FCI-recognised in 1963.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.