Border Terrier
Terrier Group
AKC RecognizedFamily-friendlyCan suit apartment life
📏 Size
Small
⚖️ Weight
5 - 7 kg
🌍 Origin
England
🐕 Shedding
Low
✂️ Grooming
Every few weeks
Energy Level
high
Exercise: About 1 hr a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Good to know
- Bred to bolt foxes: they were made to run with hounds and go to ground after foxes, so they may dig and chase small animals.
- Hand-stripped coat: the wiry coat sheds little and needs occasional brushing, with hand-stripping a few times a year to keep its texture.
- Good-natured terrier: they are usually affectionate and adaptable, and often friendlier with other dogs than many terriers.
- Active and curious: they need daily exercise and a secure yard, since they can be escape artists when something catches their interest.
Getting out with a Border Terrier
They need daily exercise beyond a stroll: longer trails, games of fetch and time to run at the park.
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