Fox hunting has a long tradition in England, Scotland, and Wales, dating back to the 1600s. The Border Terrier became part of the fox hunting tradition as it was used in conjunction with a pack of hounds and a fox rider. The Border Terrier’s job was to drive the fox out of the burrow to make it available to hounds and hunters. Despite its small size, the Border Terrier still needed long legs and stamina to keep up with the pack.