Border Terrier Dog Breed: Temperament, Lifespan & Facts | Petplan

[@alexjoynes1335]

My baby is almost 14 and I can’t imagine life without him.. Living with a disability and being home most of the time alone he always comforts me and has always gotten me through tough times! We don’t deserve dogs.. Their love is so pure and unrelenting no matter what they stick by you when friends and family come and go... ❤️

[@georgefmb]

My boy just passed at 15 💔

[@benmacdui9328]

Its a dog , not a baby.

[@ReecePlaysDrums_]

​@@benmacdui9328 it's a dog, and* a baby

[@mikikiki4524]

My died 5 month ago and he have 9y Old

[@mikikiki4524]

@@benmacdui9328 ur idiot thats for sure

[@jkbdk6723]

Our border terrier is soon 16, still going strong, some mild reduced vision, and he's a bit stiff in the morning. Love the little fellow, such a great dog :-)

[@Matt-hn4hn]

Never want to be stiff in the morning

[@bordercollie1140]

Just one piece of advice for anyone thinking about getting a Border Terrier, do it!!! I absolutely guarantee you won't regret it. Amazing dogs in every way.

[@peggyholliday5221]

My blessed boy stix, made it all the way to 15. He was a terrier mix but for sure mostly border. He made my life complete and living with a chronic condition he made it bareable with his soppy and affectionate nature. I'll never forget him and I miss him every day, I have an extremely empty space in my spirit without him. In time I hope to get another companion, but not before I have healed and am in the right home for a dog. He was the smartest little dog. Took to target training like a champion and was undefeated in his racing years...would never have to load him in the starting box as he would take himself in completely unprompted! My beautiful boy. Xxx

[@bordercollie1140]

That was a really nice story and I bet he had a brilliant life with you. All dogs go to heaven and I genuinely believe that.

[@oliviabrown6914]

My favourite breed,, also it was my birthday two days ago and I got a little borderterrier puppy,, she's adorable 😌🐾

[@eleanorbuckley5430]

I have one too :)

[@cytomiaworrell2096]

I got a border Terrier and I love it really really bad

[@queenbodicea]

They are a great breed. My 14 yr is doing wonderfully. He started suffering from ear infections and itchy skin in the last few years, but fortunately, vet treatment and medicine helps when flare-ups occur. They are super intelligent and a ball of energy. They make great companions.

[@kepnjem]

Borders are great fun dogs! I have two. They're great with the grandkids, will walk forever but not in the rain which suits me! Can be couch potatoes and love going out in the car.

[@cutedoglilangel799]

Border Terriers are so cute my heart are melting.

[@lesliemccarthy6845]

we lost our little dylan after 16 years he was just part off the family use to have chicken sausages loved them he was great with the 6 grandchildren we have his ashes in a pot with flowers amd a picture of him on the sideboard we miss him every day he had to operations but got over them he was our little mate and loved him to bits

[@bordercollie1140]

I lost my little baby in November 2022, she was 13 1/2. Her name was Nora and she was just the most loveable little girl you could ever wish to have. I'm 43 and my main breed has always been the Border Collie but assuming I live to retirement age the Border Terrier is the dog I'll grow old with.

[@coolperson9470]

my little girl is 13, and has been in my family since she was 3 (i was 4 so she is basically my age). we got her because all she wanted to do was sleep. she is so layed back and the family she was with got another boarder terrier puppy which she mothered but got fed up and depressed of this other dog so we adoped her and she is amazing. because of her past she isnt the best with other dogs but my friend used to have a boarder terrier girl (she died a few years ago age 12) but before she passed my dog and her dog were so close (actually the first time they met my dog refused to walk by her side and had to be carried lol). she is great with people (she tolerates strangers) and is protective whe sensing danger and can also sense emotions and react accordingly. eg: if your sad she will sit with you, if she hears shouting she will get nervous. she has a giant lump on her neck now and moles everywhere, loosing her hearing and sign and has some doggy dementia but has 3 walks a day and eats (most days) so i would say she is thriving!

[@bordercollie1140]

Lovely story, I hope she's still around and doing well and even if she's not she had a great life.

[@stevethegreasemonkey]

I have had a border terrier since he was eight weeks old he will be seven in April my best mate. He very friendly with people not so hot with other dogs

[@buddybob5502]

hey nice that's how old we are getting one, this week lol

[@erikastopics8729]

My border terrier is exactly the same. Loves people, doesn’t like dogs.

[@NorthEastMick]

We just lost our Border Terrier Alfie today, we had him put to sleep after being advised to do so by the vet. He had a scan and it revealed a large mass on his liver which had gone entirely unnoticed until he stopped eating a few days ago and he began to vomit profusely every time he had a drink of water. The rate at which he went down hill was saddening and it broke my heart if I’m honest, he was my best mate and I’m still absolutely gutted. If any of you reading this comment own a Border Terrier please arrange to have him or her checked out by a vet if for nothing else but piece of mind, they are a hardy breed and won’t usually display any symptoms of an underlying condition until it’s too late. I know vets fees can be expensive but the cost of a check up or even a blood screen once every year or two is nothing if you look at the bigger picture. On a lighter note, once we get this nightmare of a year that is 2020 out of the way, we’re looking to do it all over again with another Border Terrier pup, the joy and happiness they bring to your life far outweighs the hard times they bring when they have to go. Stay safe ladies and gents, all the best 👍

[@nickmajor]

I just put down my pup yesterday. He was a chihuahua pug mix but I’m now looking into Border Terrier’s. They seem like a great breed. Sorry for your loss ❤️

[@justsomeonehere884]

@@nickmajor I recommend a german terrier

[@AJMURPHY93]

Mine had the same issues as yours we had to put her down recently.

[@NorthEastMick]

@@AJMURPHY93 I’m sorry to hear that, my Alfie is still my Home Screen on the computer.

[@bordercollie1140]

​@@justsomeonehere884Sorry but a Border Terrier is the best Terrier by a long way.

[@elizabethyoung4900]

My little girl is almost 18, she's deaf/blind but still a JOY......I'm trying not to think beyond one day at a time ❤❤❤❤😊

[@BeinZilex]

How is she doing?

[@elizabethyoung4900]

@@BeinZilex Thank you for asking. She's amazing for her age; eats well and enjoys short walks 4 or 5 times a day. She has some Dementia and can be a bit restless in the evening but sleeps really well at night and still gets outside for toilet. She loves visitors, going out in the car and her fluffy rabbit! Her Vet says her heart, liver and kidney functions are remarkable so we're very happy😊🐶🐾

[@Tweakthanial]

I have a border terrier who is called woody he is sooo cute he wouldn’t hurt a fly he licks everyone He is 4 years old and he is my best friend ❤️❤️❤️

[@arrenk3301]

Slight correction - the hereditary condition Borders can suffer from is Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome, or Spike's Disease. It's manifestation is similar to epilepsy, though the poor puppy is fully conscious throughout the seizure, they simply lose most motor control during the seizure. I grew up with a Border that had this condition just as it was being discovered and researched in the 1990's - it's very manageable with diet control and some medication (enjoy getting a border to take pills though!), but the seizures will never completely go away. Gluten seems to be a major trigger. Polly lived until about 16 years of age, though, and her condition didn't impact her enjoyment of life EXCEPT when the seizures occurred, which required much soothing and a gluten free treat or two afterwards to settle her.

[@lucyt.8389]

our BT is the cheekiest, most loving soul I have ever known

[@kkly27]

Great little dogs. Our Roxy is just the sweetest girl who loves everyone and everything. As she’s gotten older she is less interested in other dogs but has to stop and say hello to every person we meet out on walks. She thinks everyone has nothing better to do than make a fuss of her 😂

[@bordercollie1140]

Lovely story and a great way to describe their personalities.

[@ElizabethRodriguez-xq1ci]

I have that breed of dog and it's a girl my mom found her in the streets so we asked people if they were her owner and kept on saying no so we capped her and now she is a very beautiful dog :)

[@lilamacguinness1232]

Thank you a lovely little breed.

[@babsiejones1684]

I have a cairn and border terrier and call them double trouble and play Lindsey Buckingham's song Trouble for the one as she is the one that finds trouble.

[@amberpearce222]

Ive got a border terrier named Nessie! Shes so friendly and cute! Shes 4 now but still behaves like a puppy lol

[@macafricascot]

Best dog ever.

[@L-mo]

While they do need to be socialized to anything that's small furry and/or squeaks (including cats) they are generally great with all dogs, which is highly atypical of terriers, and a great advantage of the breed.

[@maydanlex]

Our Border was incredible.

[@NathanXtoosheisty]

mine is 7 and her name is lilly she plays like shes a pup, amazing dog to play with and take on walks then be a house dog after playing

[@TheAnhStudio]

Nice ... that the two were adopted together. Thank you both, you are wonderful people and true heroes..... 4:38

[@ella24070]

I am trying to convince my mummy to adopt a border from dogs trust, fingers crossed 🤞🤞

[@doggggg1326]

Me tooooooo I really want one, moms huh.👍🏽 hope you and me get one soon!

[@officialastro1234]

Thanks I am About to get a border terrier dog

[@bordercollie1140]

I hope you got one and if you did I bet you adore him/her.

[@mojojojo4865]

My favourite breed

[@myfragilelilac]

Terrier dpgs my fave. Currently have a BT. Grew up with cairn.

[@bulletsfutsalfootball9834]

I love these I just got one

[@jasonpetersen7986]

Ours is a little over a year old. It is a great do and does very well with our schnauzer. Ours does shed a lot. However, there is not a friendlier dog!

[@noneurbiz2955]

I want one so bad!

[@marimari-js9qs]

soo cute

[@helena9073]

i lloveeeeee border terriers!!!!!!

[@terrier-ist2760]

Health Checks when looking at taking on a BT, Spongiform LeucoEncephaloMyelopathy (SLEM), sometimes referred to as Shaking puppy syndrom, make sure sire and dame have been tested, Canine epileptoid cramping syndrome or CECS recently recognised condition of Border terriers. Currently the cause is unclear, although it is thought to be hereditary. Gallbladder mucocele is increasingly being diagnosed in border Terriers. Great dogs that need a firm hand and structure in their life lots of engagement with mental activity , they have high prey drive be aware around small animals and birds wild or domestic.

[@kepnjem]

One of my Borders, 10 years old, was diagnosed last year as having gall bladder mucocele. He was scanned by a vet who was also scanning two other Borders that day for the same problem, albeit different areas of Yorkshire! Coincidence? I hasten to add that my dog did have his gall bladder removed and has made a complete recovery although it was touch and go at the time and is now on a very low fat diet and well as ever.

[@alexthai2456]

good breed! where I can find one???

[@officialastro1234]

Also Is this the same for baby borders?

[@Joe-ez5zf]

My border terrier is only 12 weeks old and already knows his name sits and gives paw

[@sweetelle2196]

Yeah they are super smart. Toilet trained my dog in a week. Just be warned though they soon learn what they can get away with too!

[@nickthegardener.1120]

I love my border terrier but he is lazy and wouldn't ever try to escape! He is ten now.👍

[@IguanaMom]

Many years ago we had a dog that was my best friend. She lived to be sixteen years old. We got her as a puppy and she looked nothing like her siblings. The mom was a beagle. Looking at images of dogs I decided that her dad must have been a border terrier because she looked just like one. So if anyone ever asked what she was I told them that she was part beagle part border terrier.

[@briarrose4747]

What about goving them a shower or bath i heard you only give them one if there dirty is that true if not how often do u give them a shower? Also can i just use a furminator on my border terrier instead of the hair stripping?

[@gkstrengthandhonorAQHA]

Please don’t use the FURminator, as that will be cutting the hair instead of stripping it. The FURminator works by use of a razor inside of the comb which cuts the hairs in order to be able to unmatt. It would have the same effect on your dog‘s coat is if you just took a set of shears and shaved your dog.

[@bowchithesecond2864]

I have a border terrier but he had a limp when he got attacked

[@MarthawithToby]

Umm did u say escape artists well my dog willl never leave us like sometimes when where packing the car the front door will be open he just sits there

[@microwavedmetal]

My mom just told me I’m getting a new dog gang 👇

[@effeo9962]

Love the Scottish accent on the narration.

[@timeladyshayde]

It's Northern Irish.

[@Silverbeardedsurfer]

Lol. Are you American?

[@xochitl5228]

My 2nd dog is a dark “pomchi” but she looks exactly like a border terrier she is 12 weeks old and she looks like a border terrier puppy So basically we got a border terrier without knowing

[@michaelharder9737]

This is the first I've heard of the dislocating kneecaps due to bowed legs. Do the bowed legs serve any purpose? It seems like a fault to be bred out.

[@elizabethyoung4900]

@michaelharder9737 they shouldn't have bowed legs, look at the Border Terrier breed standard 😊

[@josephbohme7917]

Had a line brought in from England by Godwin family in N. California having akc and it was well documented for many gens. Well our Marshall was born @ Mar 1991 of @ 9 and they had sadly inherited a brain aeizure defect that has by now has become well known, He was in distress from 94 till 2003 with the seizures that no one researched for some times and all the breeding showed where he got ir. Loved the breed and him. Was very sad. He had a coma for even a week once whn. he was about 11. Put to sleep because he was in neurologic blindness and hearing and more. No way to be.

[@williambreeze2659]

cute doggo!

[@abalone04]

Do they tend to bark a lot?

[@tinshield]

Not typically

[@oliviabrown6914]

Mine barely ever barks 😁

[@caldoesstuff7290]

Aha mine does all the time at other dogs. Probably due to a attack as a puppy

[@kepnjem]

If they see a cat!

[@mystereoheart2579]

I think they do if they dont get enough exercise or stimulation, my childhood dog barks a lot 😂

[@yearofthegarden]

My genetics are from the border of scottland and england too, I look exactly like this dog, bearded, peppery hair, and have skin issues as well. My skin issues diminish when i eat a purely animal protein based diet with vegetables of course, I'm sure what this breed has issue with is all the wheat that is in dog food, as well as the soy. These two ingredients trigger skin conditions on me as my ancestors were not farmers, I have all of my wisdom teeth (a sign that my genetics were not from farmers). I've known about this breed since I almost got one, now they are $3000 per puppy where I live. geeze

[@idiot_1425]

My dog is my youtube profile picture and I think hes a bordier terrier mix but the vet said he is a cain terrier but hes to small

[@idiot_1425]

He also has a longer snout then a bordier or cain terrier but the size of a bordier terrier and a bit longer fur then bordier help

[@justsomeonehere884]

I have a border terrier but it has some other dog breed in it

[@elizabethyoung4900]

So it's not a border terrier 😮

[@sweetelle2196]

I dont know why but my border is always trembling in the morning. Hes a very happy dog most of the time and only gets like this for an hour or so in the mornings. He even does it when hes sleeping or snuggling on the couch. Anyone else have this? Is is excitment or anxiety. He only does it first thing its a bit odd

[@arrenk3301]

How bad does it get? Can the pup move normally otherwise, or while she's trembling is she unable to walk or stumbles drunkenly? Does she seem distressed when it happens, or confused (the kind of 'hang on, why the hell aren't my legs working? kind of confused) Re my post above, Borders can suffer from an epileptic-like condition that causes muscle cramps and loss of motor control. It's called Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome (spike's Disease), and is linked to a gluten intolerance (so maybe swap out dry food for something else - perhaps more of a meat/veggie diet. Polly loved Kangaroo and raw chicken necks) and talk to your vet about chasing a proper diagnosis? There's also medication available, can't remember what our dog was on though, but combined dietry and medication changes lowered her fit frequency to about monthly.

[@driftracerjohn11]

Strays brought me here

[@annettesrensen1449]

❤

[@davidmelendez9854]

A dog is on the green grass!!!

[@logan7331]

Do they typically bark a lot/ loudly?

[@kategregson8192]

My dog in a Nutshell

[@missincognito2666]

My boy has epilepsy he’s only 18 months get them on medication right away. He started off having one every blue moon to multiple seizures in one night once every two weeks.

[@TheSootpig]

Get a working border terrier

[@nycas2192]

Hello all how are border terriers with strangers coming to your house they bark ? Or they are happy to see strangers? How are they with children under 6 years old

[@mystereoheart2579]

Mine barks a lot at strangers initially and then settles down once the person comes in and is acknowledged

[@svgeier]

Mine never barked at strangers or other dogs. He was very grood with children, kids are kids and it happened that they lifted him wrong in the air so he cried but he was never agressive. They could easily take food or toys from his mouth. He got alot of excercise though, and always atleast 15 min of search and 15 min of go fetch outside every day. A neglected BT will probably like most dogs behave badly.

[@Updog370]

Like and comment if u own a border terrier

[@Noa......]

So, I guess border terriers are not suited for me. Their temperament, to be specific. Not for shy introverts?

[@jorgearana9838]

Lol are u serious? 😂

[@katiesemple7572]

lawl my border outaged the average

[@Soundfielddesigns414]

Yes, you're all a bunch that were let out of some barn by my lineage, that's all of you, for ratting out on your Osmanli Empire Founder, Owner, & Emperror, due to your wive's issues with the local goat Rashid in Naعj, while begging by my garbage for food...

[@sashaweir3472]

I don't like bodder terriers.

[@jasonmaddison6148]

wat are bodder terriers

[@michaelharder9737]

@@jasonmaddison6148 don't be a dick

[@oliviabrown6914]

What are border terriers?

[@Noa......]

@@michaelharder9737 Where is yours?

[@kepnjem]

They probably don't think much of you either. BoRders, not boDders, are great judges of character.