Border Terrier

Choosing A Rescue For Your New Border Terrier

The Border Terrier sometimes called the “Spaniels of the Border,” is often a misunderstood, oft-presented part of the American family. The breed is often thought of as a frisky, boisterous nuisance that will bark or dig at anything that gets close. This could not be further from the truth.

The Border Terrier is a calm, sensitive dog with a strong drive to search and hunt, an energetic, tenacious drive, the typical bulldog energy level, and an above-average degree of intelligence. He is loyal, fearless, affectionate, curious, and determined, but not at all annoying.

The Border Terrier will do just fine in a home with people who want a watchful, gentle pet that is well-behaved. However, he has an overwhelming need to find his territory and will become a destructive force if left to his own devices.

To help you determine whether a potential candidate for adoption is a good match for your household, it helps to understand the breed and learn about the issues that breeders tend to leave out. Here is what you need to know before going to the dog shelter or getting a Border Terrier puppy:

Border Terrier puppies cost anywhere from nine hundred dollars to five thousand dollars.

They come in several different color palettes including tan, white, black, silver, platinum, chestnut, ash gray, fawn, brindle, blue, teal, black, mocha, and even burgundy. Most are sold for less than one hundred dollars at the most. Some are bred to be long-lived (eight to ten years old), while others are made to be smaller (four to six months old). Of all the different colors and breeds, only a few are used for show champions. The majority of Border Terrier puppies sold are purebreds.

Although Border Terriers have the same thin, stocky body structure, they vary greatly in size, build, shedding, temperament, grooming requirements, cost, intelligence, trainability, sociability, housebreaking requirements, etc. The smallest breed is the Shih Tzu. Their coats fall into three categories: long hair, short hair, and silky. The average Border Terrier in today’s world weighs between seven and ten pounds. They live between twelve and fifteen months but can live as long as nineteen years.

When looking for a border terrier puppy, be sure to check with the local AKC chapter or breeder’s association to see if any of your prospective candidates are registered with the American Kennel Club. If not, you should ask the breeder to become registered.

Border terriers are a very intelligent breed; however, they require a great deal of care from their owners. Owners should expect to spend anywhere from twenty to forty hours interacting with their dog, in any form – whether it’s play, obedience training, swimming, running, playing fetch, etc.

Because they are highly intelligent, border terriers quickly learn to trust their owners and will follow them around the house.

They also need plenty of physical exercises, as they do not possess a whining gene. However, they are very lively dogs, with a quick temper and a love of children. As they grow older, they can become shy, but as an owner, you should learn how to quickly learn to befriend this terrier.

As with all working dogs, you will need to purchase a collar, leash, leashes, toys, and proper grooming equipment for your Border Terrier. You can usually find all of these items at a local retailer that specializes in breeding dogs, such as PetSmart, or at an online resource such as the AKC’s official website.

Once you have purchased all of the items that you will need for your Border Terrier, you should begin searching for a shelter in your area that specializes in Border Terrier rescue. Many excellent shelters accept Border Terrier pets into their programs, so be sure to look around before making a decision.

Once you have chosen a shelter, you and your new puppy will be put through a full day of grooming. You will need to brush, bathe, comb, and massage your dog in preparation for it to be suitably trained. This part of the process is essential, as it prepares the dogs for their future life with humans.

Once you have completed all of the required grooming, you and your new puppy should be ready to go home. It’s not unusual for border terrier puppies to be welcomed into a family household, but remember that you must commit to taking on this much responsibility quickly.