border terrier
noun
often capitalized B
: any of a breed of small terriers of British origin having a harsh dense coat and close undercoat
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The Law & Order: Organized Crime star, 63, along with his wife Sherman Williams and their two kids, Sophia and Dante, welcomed a rescue border terrier named Scotty into their lives 13 years ago, an addition Meloni says has impacted them for the better.
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Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024
Instead, Quinn is inspired by Josh’s dog, a purebred border terrier named Gonzo, to fabricate a dognapper stalking his neighborhood, and then uses Cerberus to gin up a panic about it.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 9 May 2024
Cherry and Pecan, 6-month-old border terrier mixes from the Arizona Humane Society, will compete for the 'Lombarky' trophy on Animal Planet's national broadcast of the Puppy Bowl.
—Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2024
The motley crew of mutts include the scruffy border terrier Reggie (Ferrell), Boston terrier Bug (Foxx), Australian shepherd Maggie (Fisher), and Great Dane Hunter (Park).
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2023
Size and head shape may help explain why certain breeds had a higher risk of an early death (French bulldogs, bloodhounds, Saint Bernards), whereas others had a much lower one (Lancashire heelers, Shiba Inus, border terriers).
—Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 2 Feb. 2024
The actor voices a border terrier who joins a canine crew—featuring the voices of Jamie Foxx, Isla Fisher and Randall Park—in a funny, foul-mouthed film.
—Kyle Smith, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2023
Ferrell provides the voice of the film’s furry hero, Reggie, a border terrier with an indefatigably sunny disposition, in this raunchy, live-action talking-dog comedy.
—Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 25 May 2023
The couple live in College Park with their two dogs, a border terrier and German shepherd.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022
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Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024
Instead, Quinn is inspired by Josh’s dog, a purebred border terrier named Gonzo, to fabricate a dognapper stalking his neighborhood, and then uses Cerberus to gin up a panic about it.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 9 May 2024
Cherry and Pecan, 6-month-old border terrier mixes from the Arizona Humane Society, will compete for the 'Lombarky' trophy on Animal Planet's national broadcast of the Puppy Bowl.
—Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2024
The motley crew of mutts include the scruffy border terrier Reggie (Ferrell), Boston terrier Bug (Foxx), Australian shepherd Maggie (Fisher), and Great Dane Hunter (Park).
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2023
Size and head shape may help explain why certain breeds had a higher risk of an early death (French bulldogs, bloodhounds, Saint Bernards), whereas others had a much lower one (Lancashire heelers, Shiba Inus, border terriers).
—Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 2 Feb. 2024
The actor voices a border terrier who joins a canine crew—featuring the voices of Jamie Foxx, Isla Fisher and Randall Park—in a funny, foul-mouthed film.
—Kyle Smith, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2023
Ferrell provides the voice of the film’s furry hero, Reggie, a border terrier with an indefatigably sunny disposition, in this raunchy, live-action talking-dog comedy.
—Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 25 May 2023
The couple live in College Park with their two dogs, a border terrier and German shepherd.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022
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“Border terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/border%20terrier. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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