Our foundation sire. He is in the pedigree of all of our Borders.
Our foundation bitch. She is in the pedigree of all of our Borders.
This is a daughter out of Phoebe and Ch. Otley’s English Gent, the number 1 Border Terrier for 2002 and 2003.
Out of Ch. Deswind’s M’Lord Tucker x Ch. Deswind’s Hurricane Hannah
Out of Keepsake’s Phoebe x Ch. Otley’s Hawthorn.
Out of Keepsake’s Phoebe x Ch. Otley’s Hawthorn.
Hannah modeling the un-groomed look.
Ch. Meriweather and half-sister Keepsake’s I Can Dance "Candy"
Out of Ch. Deswind’s M’Lord Tucker x Ch. Deswind’s Hurricane Hannah.
Hannah "killing" a squeaky toy.
Our newest AKC champion, Keepsake's Ajax, "cleaned up" in grand style inMarch 2005 by winning his 4th major and going Best of Breed over 3 Specials at the age of 11 months. He is out of Ch. Ketka's Sticks And Stones and Keepsake's I Can Dance.
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We got our first Border Terrier in 1989 and followed soon with another – both from the kennel of Robin Young of Deswind Border Terriers. We were looking for a “big” dog in a little package and found it in these delightful little dogs. We have dabbled in obedience and earthdog festivities in addition to showing in conformation.
For your consideration: Be prepared for dogs that are very “licky”. If you are disgusted with dog kisses, the Border Terrier is NOT for you. Border terriers are not for people who want a dog just SOME of the time. They are extremely family-oriented and great “bed dogs”. If left alone, they can be destructive, are avid diggers, can climb fences and disappear after varmints. They can injure or kill cats if the cats were not there first. Raised with cats, a border is generally just fine. Borders are active without being hyper, are good sentries, hardy but sensitive and excellent family members. They do need some grooming and exercise. Within these web pages are some photos of borders that are in “long coat”, or in other words, unstripped.
Please check out the BTCA website at http://clubs.akc.org/btcoa/ for extensive breed information, grooming aids and tips, earthdog trial information and how to join the club. Please visit the website of Otley Border Terriers at www.otleyborderterriers.com or email at otley1@gmail.com You will see sires of some of the dogs pictured here.