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The Border Terrier: Practical Dog Care Advice

Let’s look at some facts concerning the Border Terrier – a popular breed of dog

Living Environment: indoors (highly recommended); outdoors (fenced yard)

Coat: wiry and short; double coated

Colors: tan, red, grizzle and tan, and/or blue and tan

Height: between 11 and 16 inches

Weight: between 11 and 16 pounds

Temperament:
Naturally,
they are scruffy, hard and bold hunters;
they are active as puppies but mellow down as they mature;
they are not friendly with rabbits, rats, hamsters, and even birds;
they are economical to feed;
they really love to please people especially their owners.

When properly trained:
they can get along with the household cats but not with cats in the neighborhood
they may even catch a burglar;
they may lose timidity when accustomed to active environments.

Breeders should note of the following health issues:
Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome or CES, also called as “Spike’s disease”, which is a hereditary, neurological, metabolic and muscle disorder that is sometimes confused with canine epilepsy;
Cataract, or loss of transparency of one or both lenses of the eyes ;
Cryptorchidism, wherein testicles do not descend into the scrotum;
Deafness;
Skin problems and a few skin allergies.

Care and Exercise:
Their coat requires weekly brushing;
They should be professionally groomed at least twice a year;
They should bathe only when necessary since they shed little to no hair. Their physique requires a regular exercise routine which includes a daily play time while on leash.
They should be on leash when walking in public places because of their hunting instincts.

Every dog, no matter the breed, needs to be properly housetrained. Find out more about the best methods house training dogs