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AGM - Sunday 26th November at 14.30pm via Zoom

Dear Supporters,Our AGM will be held on Sunday 26th November at 14.30pm via Zoom and will end at approx. 15.30pm.Please register your free attendance by emailing : secretary@borderterrierwelfare.co.uk and details will be sent to you a few days prior to the meeting.We are very pleased to welcome Denise Le Breton as guest speaker and there will be a special raffle prize drawn from all attendees at the end of the event.The event is free, however should you wish to make a donation, please see d...

Border Terrier Breed Health Report 2022

The Breed Health Co-ordinator publishes an annual report from the Border Terrier Breed Health Group each year.  Please read on for the full 2022 Breed Health Report from Doctor Eddie Houston BVMS MRCVS, who is also Chairman of the Border Terrier Club and a Championship show judge....

Looking for a Border Terrier? Buyer Beware . . .

Having researched the breed and decided that a Border Terrier is right for you, actually getting your dog should be a joy.  However, as we have previously reported, the pandemic has meant scams have been on the increase and as an organisation, we really do not want anyone to get caught out by fake profiles or scams, especially if parting with money.  We would urge anyone considering purchasing or adopting a Border Terrier to research their source to ensure it is genuine before paying o...

Merry Christmas from all at Border Terrier Welfare

Thank you for all your messages of festive wishes, either on social media or email and we would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and share our hope for a happy & healthy 2023....

2023 BTW Calendar pre-orders now open

Back once again for all you Border Terrier fans, our BTW Calendar is now open for pre-orders!  We will be shipping from Monday 28 November 2023, just in time for Christmas and with another bumper year of entries, we hope you'll love it as much as we do....

Border Terrier Welfare celebrates 40 year Jubilee

Established in 1981, Border Terrier Welfare is now in it's fortieth year and you may have seen we've been celebrating with our BTW Jubilee activities.   After our BTW Jubilee Virtual Show for August Bank Holiday (check out the winners announced here in our blog), celebrations continued with our BTW Jubilee event last Sunday 18 September where we were excited to meet up in person for the first time since 2019 due to Covid. Whilst the Virtual Show allowed Border Terrier owners ...

Statement regarding the death of Her Majesty The Queen

At Border Terrier Welfare, we are deeply saddened to hear about the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family and everyone who mourns her loss. Her Majesty’s life of service along with her unwavering support of charities and volunteering is an inspiration, leaving an enduring legacy. You may have seen that we have our own BTW Jubilee this year, celebrating 40 years, including an event on 18 September 2022.  After consideration, it has been decided to proceed w...

BTW Jubilee Tombola for event on 18 September 2022

So, you may have heard about our BTW Jubilee event this month, if not . . . where have you been?!  We're sharing pics below of some our Tombola draw prizes to whet your appetite, so take a look at what you could win while knowing you're doing good things fundraising for us by purchasing your Tombola tickets!...

BTW Jubilee Virtual Show results announced

The results are in for our BTW Jubilee Virtual Show, which allowed so many of you to join our Jubilee celebrations as we kicked off the party early.  Thank you to all of you who submitted so many brilliant photos, you definitely didn't make the job easy for our judges! Below we give your our results, with all the finalists, class winners and Best in Show, so read on to check out the party....

Hollie takes on 3 Peaks in 36 hours Challenge for Border Terrier Welfare

We're thrilled to introduce our Fundraising Hero, Hollie, who's taking on an epic challenge to raise money for Border Terrier Welfare.  It is certainly a demanding endeavour and we would love to see you get behind Hollie to encourage her effort and support her fundraising for us....

BTW Jubilee Virtual Show is LIVE!

With so much to celebrate for our BTW Jubilee, we're starting the party early with our Virtual Show!  We couldn't wait to start celebrating with you all and we know not everyone can get to our event next month, so we thought we'd have a little bank holiday fun!  If you haven't seen the launch of our BTW Jubilee event in September, then check out our blog about it to find out all the latest news!  Read on to find out how you can take part in the show, whether yo...

Join us at our BTW Jubilee - 18 September 2022

We're excited to announce tickets for our BTW Jubilee event on 18 September 2022 are now ON SALE!  We've got loads of fun lined up for you on the day (and in the lead up to it) so read our blog below for news on the day and keep your eyes peeled on our social media and here on our blog for all the #BTWJubilee news!...

Bardney & Potterhanworth Dog Show raising funds for Border Terrier Welfare

We are really pleased that the Bardney & Potterhanworth Dog Show will be raising funds for Border Terrier Welfare.  Not only will there be a chance for a rosettes in the Pedigree classes, but with a range of Novelty classes, refreshments, stalls, tombola & raffle ensures an opportunity for everyone to join in the fun....

Dogs & hot weather - risks & signs of heatstroke

With a large part of the UK experiencing a heatwave with record temperatures at the moment, many of us will be finding it extremely hot, but spare a thought for your Border Terrier in extreme heat.  Many will be familiar with the Dogs Die in Hot Cars animal welfare campaign, but a new campaign was launched earlier this year to raise awareness that Dogs Die on Hot Walks too.  With climate change rising temperatures are expected and the UK may experience more extreme heat events than we ...

Webstore notice

We're taking a short break on deliveries for our Webstore, but don't worry your orders can still be placed online and will be shipped once we're back!...

Border Terrier Welfare Jubilee

You'd probably have to be living under a rock not to know that it is The Queen's Platinum Jubilee this year (and this very weekend as this blog goes live!).  Whilst we hope Her Majesty has an incredible celebration, we couldn't let her have all the fun this year, as we have a few things to celebrate ourselves!...

Border Terrier Welfare 2023 Calendar photocall

Is your Border Terrier model material or just a complete poser?!  We're opening the photocall for our popular Border Terrier Welfare 2023 Calendar.  Hotly anticipated by Border Terrier fans far and wide, we sold over 700 copies of our 2022 edition (and still a couple of copies left if you missed the boat).  If you'd like to submit photos for our 2023 issue, read on to find out how....

Midlands Borderfest 2022 fantastic fundraising

The Midlands Borderfest team have been busy with their fundraising for Border Terrier Welfare, with amazing support this year from so many to make it a huge success.  Finally able to meet in person, after the challenge of the pandemic preventing this in the last couple of years, it was really lovely to that so many were able to safely gather at their camping weekend again. Over to Anne Speake, who gives her report on behalf of the team . . . ...

Vote to help Border Terriers win Cover of the Year for Country Life Magazine

Some of you may recall the article in Country Life on Border Terriers last summer.  We are pleased to say that it has been nominated for Cover of the Year in the PPA Awards.  This is open to a public vote, so we need your help to ensure that they are top dogs!...

Border Terrier Culter completes the Wainrights in the Lake District

Did you know that today is National Walking Day?  Well, we bring you one intrepid Border Terrier who, along with his 'staff' (lovingly referred to as Old Man and Ma!), has completed all of the Wainright Fell walks in the Lake District.  It has been well reported through the pandemic that walking is good for your mental and physical health, let alone essential to keep your Border Terrier exercised, lest they should start causing trouble through excess energy!   Having shared h...

BTW Crufts photo-diary & BTPosse Fundraising cheque presentation

The biggest dog show in the UK was back this year after having a break due to Covid in 2021 and Border Terrier Welfare were invited to attend on Friday 11 March 2022 - Terrier and Hound Day, which we like to think of as (Border) Terrier Day!  Our team had a stand in the Breed Rescue area of The Kennel Club stand, kindly sponsored by Agria Pet Insurance....

Border Terrier Breed Health Report 2021

Each year the Breed Health Co-ordinator publishes an annual report from the Border Terrier Breed Health Group.  Please read on for the full 2021 Breed Health Report from Doctor Eddie Houston, who is also Chairman of the Border Terrier Club and a Championship show judge....

BTW supports The Kennel Club UK Chairman's statement on Ukraine

Like many others, Border Terrier Welfare have been saddened by the horrifying events unfolding from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  The cost of both human and animal life is just devastating, along with the displacement of those trying to flee the violence and oppression. As a Registered Charity, Border Terrier Welfare's remit is limited to work only within the UK and therefore does not have the experience, network or skills to operate across borders in Europe.  Obviously, ...

Midland Borderfest 2022 Online Raffle & Virtual Dog Show

The Midland Borderfest team are back for 2022 with another group of great prizes for any Border Terrier fan in their Online Raffle, along with their Virtual Dog Show with classes for any pet.  Run by Anne Speake & the rest of her Midland Borderfest team, once again raising funds for Border Terrier Welfare....

Update on SLEM Testing of Border Terriers in the UK

In May of this year we brought you news that SLEM testing in Border Terriers was restarting with an interim service supported by the Border Terrier Breed Heath Group & the Border Terrier Club.  In line with the announcement at the time, this has now progressed into a more permanent service. The interim service was set up over concern that a lengthy hiatus in the availability of SLEM testing may mean breeders would become used to not testing....