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Breed Overview
The Border Terrier is a Medium dog breed, with a starting weight of 11 lbs that can reach 16 lbs. It is officially part of the Terrier group and recognized by the CKC, UKC, ACR. Some critical information for potential owners. The Border Terrier breed has a typical lifespan of 14 to 15 years, Long hair, and have Lite shedding. Breeders interested in the Border Terrier should know that the average litter size is between 4 to 5 puppies.
Doggie Vitals
| Lifespan: 14-15 years |
Height: 11-16" |
Shedding: Lite |
Litter Size: 4-5 pups |
| Group: Terrier |
Weight: 11-16 lbs |
Hair Length: Long |
Size: Medium |
Border Terrier Breed Characteristics
| Group |
Terrier |
Drooler |
no |
| Size |
Medium |
Guard Dog |
no |
| Origin |
United Kingdom |
Easy to Train |
|
| Kid Friendly |
yes |
Hypoallergenic |
yes |
| Stranger Friendly |
yes |
Active Indoors |
no |
| Apartment Friendly |
yes |
Exercise Demands |
no |
| Pet Friendly |
no |
Yard Needs |
small |
| Intelligent |
|
Grooming Requirements |
weekly |
| Barks |
|
Dangerous |
no |
Border Terrier Temperament
lively and alert, loving, loves being with its owner, good around children but not with small pets
Health Problems
dislocated knee caps
Border Terrier Coat
Border Terrier Dog Colors
Red, grizzle and tan, blue and tan, or wheaten.
Recognized By
CKC, UKC, ACR