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Wildwood Border Terriers, Harlem Road, Galena, OH (2024)

04/19/2024

04/15/2024

The form and function of the Border Terrier.
https://showsightmagazine.com/border-terrier-vocation-key-to-preserving-breed-type/?fbclid=IwAR0daiPyb2cs9RS-cEfAAT-EAya9TQ6cJngkh-JdjjNwVfdi3Rg0-czpJhk

Explore the Border Terrier's vocation and its impact on breed preservation, emphasizing the traits that enable its hunting proficiency.

03/22/2024

ATTENTION NEW PUPPY OWNERS…….
I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.
REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS-
You see the breeders' pictures and videos and the pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed, happy, playful. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.
Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. Or the overly excited playful children you have at home. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how my perfect puppy turned into a nightmare.
So, let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home.
-First of all, the puppy has been in the breeders' home since birth. They had their mother and littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.
Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Different sounds, smells, temperature, animals and people.
Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, possibly decide to have a party with people you don't know and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least.
This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play, and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and depression can occur.
So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?
- most puppies take 2-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS sometimes even Longer! Not 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!
PLEASE limit guests during the first two weeks. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby, but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over.
- ask guests to remove their shoes before entering the home to prevent germs from spreading to your new vulnerable puppy.
-have guests sit on the floor/ground and wait until the puppy approaches them. NO squealing and grabbing the puppy, as this is very frightening to them.
- set up a good routine
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house. This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them.
- don’t expect a 8–12-week-old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them a good amount of time.
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic. They will need to establish who the leader of the pack is in order to feel safe and understand the hierarchy of the family unit.
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input.
-Children are also big stressors to tiny fragile puppies, please keep an eye on children around the puppy at all times. The children may need to learn how fragile the puppy is and how scared it may be.
- lastly, most importantly- BE PATIENT. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight.
Outings should be planned after the puppy has received ALL vaccinations and then only at the puppy’s speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day. They may be curious and energetic; they may become overwhelmed. Watch the puppy for cues on how to proceed.
Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!
Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now is struggling, you as the owner, need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. Have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive feedback and happy experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.
Love your puppy and they will love you 100 times more in return.
🐾 🩵🩷
Copied from another breeder.

01/26/2024

Early life experiences are known to shape the behavioural development of animals, and therefore events occurring during preadolescence and adolescence…

01/25/2024

Health and temperament are considered as the most important consideration of breeders.

Published July 25, 20239 min readLaura Sharkey breeds mixed-breed dogs, but they’re not goldendoodles, chiweenies, pomskys, or any other designer

01/16/2024

If you want to buy a dog and walk away, don’t buy one from me.
If you want to pick a puppy because it came to you when you sat down or gave you a cute look, don’t buy one from me.
If you don’t want to take my recommendations on what food to feed or what is best for the health and well-being of the dog, after years of experience, don’t buy a dog from me.
If you want a puppy in a hurry, because you need it for a Christmas gift or to be in senior pictures, don’t buy one from me.
If you never plan to update me on how the dog is doing, or send a picture once in a while, don’t buy a dog from me.
If you want a dog to live in the backyard, run loose on a farm, and never share time in the house with your family, definitely don’t buy a dog from me.
If you want a lawn ornament, you can buy one made of cement or plaster, not much care needed.
However, if you want a puppy that has parents with health testing, that was socialized, loved, and made a priority from the day it was born. A puppy who’s temperament and activity level has been carefully chosen to fit your lifestyle. A puppy selectively and purposefully bred to the standard set forth by our breed club, then maybe you do want to buy a dog from me.
If you want a breeder who will at any time in the dogs life accept them back and who is there 24/7 for you and your dog for questions and concerns and will work hard to help you resolve any issues. Then you might want to buy a dog from me.
If you want a breeder who loves each puppy/dog with all their heart, considers you part of the family and will laugh or cry with you at any time. Well then, we might be a match.
Reputable breeders should never be lumped in with puppy mills, backyard breeders, or those who broker dogs. A reputable breeder will be able to provide clearances, a five-generation pedigree, an explanation as to why they bred the two dogs. While most of the time they will make little or no money. What money they might get is reinvested into the dogs one way or another.
A reputable breeder knows their dogs and can realistically tell you what to expect and when to guide you toward veterinarians, training facilities, and products that will benefit your dog.
A reputable breeder will be your friend, a guiding hand, and a strong shoulder.
So whatever choice you make, make it with the best interest of the dog in mind and if that’s not your plan, then don’t buy a dog from me
- Author unknown, but I'm sure most ethical, reputable, preservationist breeders feel the same.

01/09/2024

The history and future of the Terrier Group are discussed by breeders, owners and handlers in the dog show community.

12/30/2023

What Is A Breeder? Webster’s gives us some interesting definitions: “To nourish, cherish…to generate, engender… to bring up, to nurse ...

11/10/2023

I normally start shots at 6 weeks. Perhaps I ought to rethink and start vaccines at 8 weeks and keep them through 11-12 weeks. The research certainly supports it.

11/01/2023

The Border Terrier Breed Article is one I wrote about training Border Terriers.

AKC Gazette - November 2023

09/18/2023

More than one source claims that the Border Terrier‘s development is largely credited to the Robson family, and specifically, John Robson. In 1857, John founded the Border Hunt in Northumberland along with John Dodd. In those early days of the Border Hunts, 15-18 pound Border Terriers were considered an ideal weight, and, anecdotally, both John Robson and his son believed that that red nosed Borders had a keener sense of smell than black nosed dogs.

In time, it would be the grandsons of the two Johns, Jacob Robson and John Dodd, who tried get these little terriers recognized by the Kennel Club. Jacob himself remembered a BT owned by the family in the 1850s, a dog named “Flint,” whom he believed lived for twenty years. He wrote of how he had witnessed Flint roust a fox from its hole without any encouraging words from the hunters even after six or seven other terriers had failed. Jacob held very high regard for Flint and clamed the dog was the best fox bolter he’d ever seen.

Jacob owned a Border Terrier named, “Chip” who in 1912 sired a dog named “The Moss Trooper.” Moss Trooper became the first Border ever registered by the Kennel Club, and in 1913, he was registered in the Kennel Club’s “Any Other Variety” listing. The first standard was written by Jacob Robson and John Dodd, and Jasper Dodd would go on to become the first President of the Border Terrier Club.

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05/28/2023

You've seen the Super Bowl ad "God Made A Farmer" now see the TonySez version, "God Made a Border Terrier"

04/18/2023

Health and temperament are much more important than show wins!

03/14/2023

So, I decided to look up the pedigree of the Cruft's winner. That lead me to more UK pedigrees. They have begun listing dogs in RED who have had health tests. Still the UK is sorely lacking in health-tested dogs; not even a quarter of the dogs in the pedigree are health tested. Some are even advertising SLEM CLEAR lines. Is this what US Border Terrier breeders have to look forward to?

We have the tests. Use them and bear in mind the results. Having a health tested dog who has not passed some of the health tests means NOTHING unless they pass the clearances. I know that is not the PURPOSE of the health clearances; just to perform them. The UK Club requires SLEM testing on all breeding dogs. However, if you do; there are no consequences. A friend that attended the 2022 Borderfest relayed to me that there are two reasons why UK breeders can't clear SLEM from their lines: dishonest breeders and dishonest breeders.

02/07/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdaUQ2LBK1M&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR3UhHQcRgBx5IkxvLfDIYSM5RcU09LIOVukva71IpxYknsyqoOxX_ud8Uk

Here is our wonderful 11-year-old Border Terrier, Barney. He has brought so much joy into our lives and we hope this video reveals how special he is and how ...

01/30/2023

Caution is advised when feeding freeze dried beef liver treats. Expanded testing and further information will be released in the future. Based on this limited testing, we encourage owners to purchase these treats from companies that have conducted independent laboratory testing. We recommend calculating the amount of copper your dog may be receiving from both treats and meals. If you own a copper sensitive breed, please consult your veterinarian for specific advice.
https://www.checkyourpetfood.com/fdbeeftreatcopper?fbclid=IwAR3rSssWkzGHsdWB6znwI4OL0MziwlMTiXVp63MBo0WYFDnW6ULhyNZU7JI

Freeze dried beef liver treats have been popular training treats for decades. They are convenient, readily available, and of high value for many dogs.

01/28/2023

Formerly known as CECS or Spike's Disease

Are particular breeds susceptible to food allergies? And if so, are gluten-free diets for dogs a real thing? What should those dogs avoid?

01/17/2023

Border Terrier is a small dog originally from Great Britain. She loves to show her hunting disposition, but at the same time, she is very cheerful and active. Such a baby will be a great pet for anyone, regardless of age.

01/03/2023

I have been breeding Border Terriers for over 35 years. In fact, Border Terriers is ALL I breed. I health test my sires and dams, assuring that my dogs are health cleared. I always take my dogs back. Breeders belonging to Parent Clubs do the same. Breeders agree to adhere to a CODE of ETHICS that sets high standards for breeding.