The Border Terrier is a small, agile dog with a rough, hard coat. It is equipped with a broad and rounded tail end and small, pointed ears. This breed of dog is active and alert, and is full of energy to perform outdoor activities such as walking, running and jumping. These dogs also have a sense of adventure and appreciate challenges. They are good at performing tasks, such as hunting and herding, and are quite intelligent, meaning they are easy to train.12 - 15