I recently received an email from the American Kennel Club in response to their Survey for Mixed Breed Dog Owners. The American Kennel Club may soon offer more programs, activities and events for mixed breed dogs and owners. The survey asks a number of questions about dog ownership and activities of interest for both purebred and mixed breed dog owners. There is also a section of the survey that will ask your opinion of current dog legislation, i.e. breeding restrictions and breed specific legislation. The survey is simple and only takes a few minutes. I have personally taken the survey and encourage other dog owners to do so as well. The email is below.

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Concerns about a Border Terrier

The Border Terrier is a small but sturdy pet dog. This dog is no delicate lapdog. The Border terrier dog is full of fun for the whole family.

Before getting a Border Terrier dog, however, you might want to consider some of the major concerns regarding the breed. This will help you weigh the pros against the cons and will let you reach a decision that would be best for you. Here are some concerns regarding Border terrier pet dogs:

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