15 Cool Facts About Border Terriers By Allen Abby - Early evidence of the breed includes a 1754 painting by Arthur Wentworth of two Border Terriers. While he was prized in England’s border country for his fearless and implacable nature, the Border Terrier was little known elsewhere. Currently, he ranks 81st among the 155 breeds and varieties registered by the American Kennel Club. Please follow and like us: