Border Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Border Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Border Terrier Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Border Terrier.

Border Terrier Guide and Fact File

Height: Male 13-16 inches / Female 11-14 inches

Weight: Male 6-7 kg / Female 5-6 kg

Size of Dog: The Border Terrier is medium sized

Breed Type and Dog Group: Terrier Group

Country of Origin of the Breed: Border of Scotland and England, United Kingdom

Exercise Needs: High

Coat Type: The Border Terrier has a short, wiry coat

Shedding hairs: Sheds rarely, if at all

Grooming needs: Low / Minimal

Training a Border Terrier (Trainability): Easy trainability

Other Names of Border Terrier: Reedwater Terrier, Coquetdale Terrier

Border Terrier Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 15 years

Number of puppies per litter: The Border Terrier has around 4 - 5 puppies per litter

Temperament / Behaviour: Hard-working, adaptable, clever and brave

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Border Terrier puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Border Terrier dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Border Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Border Terrier puppies and dogs are very hard workers that consistently show mental strength and endurance. When they are working, they are almost fearless and their courage is somewhat outstanding. This brave breed of puppy and dog, however, doesn't always show such bold characteristics. In the home, this breed makes a fantastic family pet. It is very different in its ways and shows great respect, love and affection towards their owners and families. This breed can be trained very easily as dogs and puppies are intelligent and learn very quickly. They will show good behavior and an even temperament through their calm ways around the house. The Border Terrier is a very popular family pet. Their grooming requirements are very minimal, and in actual fact, they barely shed any hair at all! They require brushing only once per week.

Choosing Border Terrier Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Border Terrier puppies grow into medium sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Border Terrier puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. This breed generally has very good health and often lives to be around 15 years of age which is fairly good compared to some other breeds. These dogs and puppies are very active, they have great energy, therefore, they require a lot of exercise on a daily basis. This is a lovely breed of puppy and dog, and is definitely one to be considered if you are looking for a family pet. Always remember though, that all puppies require suitable training in order for them to adapt suitably into family life. This puppy will require a fair amount of attention and time, and this should be taken into account.

Border Terrier Puppies and Dogs