Border Terrier

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:30
Last Updated on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:19
B O R D E R   T E R R I E R ~ H I G H L I G H T S

Breed Name
Border Terrier
Rank (out of 136 breeds)
032
Personality Snapshot
Alert and lively, but mild-mannered. Loves children. Wants to please, so is relatively easy to train.
Breed NameBorder Terrier
Rank (out of 136 breeds)032
Points (out of 100)71
Dog Group TypeTerrier
DominanceLow
Obedience (Ease of Training)Good
AffectionModerate
Good with Kids (Source 1)Good
Good With Kids (Source 2)Excellent
Friendly with Other DogsGood
Friendly with Family PetsNot Good
Friendly with StrangersGood
Dog Bite Free RatingExcellent
Bark Over Bite RatingGreat
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)5 out of 10
Watch Dog AbilityGreat
Guard Dog AbilityTerrible
SizeSmall
Exercise RequirementsModerate
Jog Companion AbilityGood
Level of SheddingVery Low
Level of TrimmingSome
Overall Level of Grooming RequiredModerate
Life SpanOver 15 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Border Terrier into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for Over 15 years of age as Border Terrier pups can live between Over 15 years of age.

My Life as a Border Terrier
Alert and lively, but mild-mannered. Loves children. Wants to please, so is relatively easy to train.

Home Environment
Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. A small yard is sufficient.

Border Terrier Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Border Terrier

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Where to buy a Border Terrier : A Directory and Review
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