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Border Terrier
The Border Terrier At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC
Country of Origin
Great Britain
Life Expectancy
12 - 14 yrs
Height Range
10 - 11 in
Weight Range
12 - 15 lbs
Colors
Red, wheaten, grizzle, blue/tan
Trainability
Average; intelligent but stubborn
With Children
Good with children; easygoing and playful
With Animals
Does well with other pets close to his size or larger
Climate
Handles cold well
Indoor/Outdoor
Prefers to be close to the family indoors
Exercise Reqd
Fairly high; play in a fenced yard and daily leash walks
Grooming Reqd
Easy to care for; occasional brushing
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Meadowbrook's I Am Who I Am
Posted by Arthur Johnston from Meadowbrook, California
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Border Terrier Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Border Terrier breeders:
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Elbow Displasia (OFA, by X-Ray)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
Border Terrier Health Issues
The following conditions may be a concern in the Border Terrier:
Cataract
Chemodectomas
Collie eye anomaly (CEA)
Craniomandibular osteopathy
Cryptorchidism
Fibrous Histiocytoma
Hemivertebra
Lens Luxation
Mastocytoma
Oligodendroglioma
Patellar Luxation
Pituitary Tumor
Primary Uterine Inertia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
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