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Is a Border Terrier a good pet?

Is a Border Terrier a good pet?

Border Terriers make great family pets. They typically get along well with children and are eager to please. Their hunter’s nature might see them chasing cats or other small animals but they’re usually fine around other pets, especially if they’re introduced to them at a young age.

How do I get a Border Terrier?

You can buy a Border Terrier from a show breeder, who breeds Border Terriers to match a detailed standard of appearance for the dog show ring. Or you can buy from a show/performance breeder whose dogs also have high trainability for performance sports like rally obedience and dog agility.

How smart are border terriers?

Border Terriers can excel in a wide variety of canine activities, such as agility. Border Terriers are smart and have wonderful personalities. The breed standard says “in the field he is hard as nails,” but also notes “by nature he is good tempered” and that the Border is “affectionate, obedient, and easily trained.”

How much does a Border Terrier puppy sell for?

Review how much Border Terrier puppies for sale sell for below. The current median price for all Border Terriers sold is $0.00. This is the price you can expect to budget for a Border Terrier with papers but without breeding rights nor show quality.

How big should a full grown Border Terrier be?

Border Terriers average 11 – 15 lbs at adult hood and your dog should be full grown by a year old. So anywhere between 7 – 9 lbs, depending on the sex, amount of exercise and food you feed your dog should be a good level.

What kind of home do Border Terriers live in?

Friendly and playful, the Border Terrier is very affectionate and thrives on human interaction and attention. This breed is more placid than is typical of the other terrier breeds. They do best in a home with older considerate children.

How much exercise does a Border Terrier need?

Though the amount will vary depending on a BT’s age, the typical adult Border Terrier will need at least 45 minutes of physical activity per day; you can begin exercising a BT puppy at three months of age by taking it on short (10- to 15-minute) walks, then increasing the walks’ duration as the pup grows.

How many puppies do Border Terriers have?

Border Terriers have a litter size that could be anywhere between 2 to 8 puppies though the average litter size is 5. They are sturdy, hardy long-lived dogs and rarely have any health problems. They have an extremely high resistance to pain. They are good for hunting, tracking and keeping guard.

How long can a Border Terrier?

Border Terriers, standing from 11 to 16 inches at the shoulder, are easy to recognize among other small terriers by their unique head shape-the breed has an “otter head,” as fanciers say. Another distinguishing trait is that they are longer in leg than other small terriers. The wire coat can be grizzle and tan, blue and tan, wheaten, or red.

How much are Border Terriers?

Review how much Border Terrier puppies for sale sell for below. The current median price for all Border Terriers sold is $1,050.00. This is the price you can expect to budget for a Border Terrier with papers but without breeding rights nor show quality.