How much does a Border Terrier dog cost?

What’s the Price of Border Terrier Puppies? You can expect to pay between $800 and $1,500 for your Border Terrier puppy, depending on which breeder you choose and if you want to have breeding rights. Most breeders will require you to get the dog spayed or neutered unless you pay an extra fee.

Where can I find a Border Terrier?

The easiest way to adopt a Border Terrier would be through a rescue that specializes in Border Terriers. A great place to start would be by starting a breed search on Adopt-a-Pet.com. The search will show you all the available Border Terriers in your area.

Is a Border Terrier a good dog?

Border Terriers make great family pets. They typically get along well with children and are eager to please. Their hunter’s nature might see them chasing cats or other small animals but they’re usually fine around other pets, especially if they’re introduced to them at a young age.

What should I look for when buying a Border Terrier puppy?

At the first visit, check the puppies from which you can choose. A healthy puppy will be active (unless resting after play), and be interested in what is going on around it. Look at each one closely. If the eyes are not clear and clean, if the tummies are hugely distended then do not be afraid to say ‘No’.

Are Border Terriers easy to train?

Despite their small size, Border Terriers are energetic dogs with big personalities to match. They’re keen to learn new things and so can be easy to train in the right hands. They love to play and interact with their owners at any given opportunity so can be great companions.

What is the lifespan of a Border Terrier?

12 – 15 years
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Can Border Terriers be left alone?

Border Terriers are intelligent, which helps a lot when it comes to training. But at the same time they can be independent and strong minded, so don’t be too surprised if they ignore you and run off to do their own thing if something interesting catches their eye.

Can a Border Terrier be left alone?

Are border terriers hard to train?

Border Terriers don’t have much going against them when it comes to training. They will chew on things given half the chance, so that’s something to work on from day one, but generally, they’re easy to train and will enjoy the challenge, asthey just love to learn.

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Should I get a male or female Border Terrier?

Any BT bought as a pet quality puppy should be spayed or neutered when old enough. Males are just as sweet-natured as females and females just as determined as males. If you have one dog already, it is usually advisable to get the opposite sex as a companion.

Are there any Border Terrier puppies for sale?

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When did I get my first Border Terrier?

Border Terriers have been in my life since I brought my first one home (Bessie) in 1988. Wanting one only as a pet, I promised my breeder, Barbara Kemp, that I would show her since she was considered show quality. Certain I would fall on my face, I entered my first show and won a blue ribbon. The rest is history!

Is there a waiting list for a Border Terrier?

Border Terriers are not a common breed and as small dogs, they have small litters; if you make an inquiry and we have room on our waiting list, consider yourself very lucky whatever the time of year! Having a 6-12 month wait for a pup from a breeder you want, or from a particular dog you want, is not uncommon.

Why is the Border Terrier a healthy breed?

The Border Terrier has historically remained a rather healthy breed; this is because it’s breeders have been ferociously protective of it and have not sold or given intact dogs to just anyone who shows up at the door with the money.