Comparison: Border Terrier and Parson Russell Terrier

Border Terrier and Parson Russell 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
Parson Russell Terrier
Photo: Mathis73, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Border TerrierParson Russell Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
CategorySmallSmall
Height at withers25–28 cm33–36 cm
Weight5–7 kg5–8 kg
Life span12–15 years13–15 years
Recognition features
  • Otter-shaped head
  • Harsh wiry coat in red, wheaten or blue-and-tan
  • Moderately low, lean build about 30 cm
  • Mostly white dog with tan markings, 33-36 cm
  • Smooth or broken coat
  • Square, long-legged build with a narrow chest
CoatHard wiry coat with dense undercoat.Smooth or broken coat, predominantly white.
PurposeA working terrier from the Anglo-Scottish borders for fox hunting, able to keep pace with horses.Bred in England by Rev. John Russell in the 19th century to bolt foxes from earths.

Breed page: Border Terrier · Breed page: Parson Russell Terrier

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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.