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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....

Christmas shopping . . . in Border Terrier style!

Have you seen our Webstore lately?  We've been busy adding lots of products so you can shop online with us, knowing that you are helping Border Terriers in need too, as all proceeds from our store support our work.  You could say we've got Christmas all wrapped up . . . if you love Border Terriers that is! Header pic credit: Helen G submitted this lovely picture of Molly who was re-homed 6 years ago and loves nothing more than spending her retirement years eating, sleeping and mooching...

New Border Terrier jigsaw puzzle range launches with a giveaway

We were blown away by some of the images we were sent for the 2022 BTW Calendar photocall, so much so that we had to find some other uses so that we could use more than we could fit in the Calendar.  Our new Border Terrier jigsaw puzzles introduce some of our favourite images and we're launching with a giveaway!...

Virtual Stall additions to our Webstore

Many of you who have seen us at in-person events will be familiar with our stall, where we have Border Terrier & other dog related items for sale as part of our fundraising.  As we've not been able to meet in person due to the pandemic, we're bringing some of our stall products into our Webstore with our Virtual Stall....

2022 BTW Calendar now available for pre-order!

So back in the summer we did our annual photocall for our popular Border Terrier Welfare Calendar and boy did you deliver!  Despite changing our submission process to a digital upload this year, we were pleased to see that it didn't put you off and we were amazed to see the submissions pouring in.  So here's the news you've all been waiting for . . . our 2022 BTW Calendar is now available for pre-orders (shipping from 20 Nov)! Before you rush off to make your purchase, read on to ...

BTW virtual AGM 2021 report, AGM Raffle draw and more!

On Sunday 10 October 2021, Border Terrier Welfare held our AGM in a virtual setting for the second year running.  As circumstances remain challenging, a virtual meeting was felt the safest option, however it does allow for people all over the UK to attend who wouldn't otherwise be able to attend an in person meeting.  We had a good turn out for our meeting and after the formal business of the AGM was completed, the meeting was opened up and we had fun with a presentation & discussion o...

How to donate via PayPal (hint you don't even need a PayPal account!)

We often get asked about making donations via our website, for which we use PayPal.  We thought we'd give you a quick run down, so you can see how to make a donation, including the all important adding a donation details message to your payment. Please note screens may look slightly different if you are on a different device or paying in a different currency....

Late Onset Hereditary Cataract in Border Terriers

The Breed Health Group provide an update on Hereditary Cataract in Border Terriers, so read on below for the latest news....

Brilliant BTPosse badge ongoing fundraising

If you've spent any time on twitter following our tweets, you'll have noticed #BTPosse being used, which is a community of tweeting Border Terriers who use the hashtag, loosely rounded up by Clapton Terrier, who officially does Admin for the Posse, after starting it with his Border Terrier, Marley, over 10 years ago.   They have a number of fundraising initiatives for Border Terrier Welfare, not least their own membership badge....

BTW AGM Raffle

Our 2021 AGM will be virtual and we've got plenty of fun in store along with some amazing prizes for you in our BTW AGM fundraising raffle.  Check out our blog on the AGM where you can book your virtual seat and we'll be confirming details of the online event to ensure everyone stays safe in the ongoing pandemic (but don't forget to save the date) and read on for more details on our virtual raffle....

Border Terrier Welfare Virtual AGM 2021

As the challenging circumstances of the pandemic continue, we have still been unable to meet in person this year at our BTW events.  We are pleased to announce that we are again holding our Annual General Meeting for 2021 in a virtual format....

Webstore new products & Summer offers!

We've got sunshine fever with all this hot weather we've had lately and so we've got some lovely offers for you in our BTW Webstore, along with several products in our summer sale.  Hopefully there's something for every Border Terrier fan, as we have some new products launching too....

Bess Friends July Walk

The Bess Friends Lytham St Anne's walking group on Facebook, organised by Brian & Rebecca Shackleton have made another donation for their July walk....

A fundraising walk at Tarn Hows

We've had lovely news from Anne Speake who has been able to meet up with friends on the last day of June at Tarn Hows and fundraise for Border Terrier Welfare at the same time....

Brilliant Bess Friends Fundraising

We have news of another donation from Brian & Rebecca Shackleton and their brilliant fundraising through their Bess Friends Lytham St Anne's walking group on Facebook....