Border Terrier

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High-quality, well-balanced dog food twice a day is recommended for Border Terriers. You can feed them 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 cups of high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. Be careful not to overfeed them. Check with your vet if you have any concerns about your dog's weight or diet. Clean, fresh water should be available at all times.

Border Terriers are generally very light shedders. Their coat is short and dense, offering great protection against rain, snow and cold weather. This dog is a hypoallergenic breed that hardly sheds or drools, which makes them ideal for people who have allergies.

To get your Border used to regular grooming, the ideal time to start is when he's a puppy. The Border Terrier's coat requires weekly grooming and occasional stripping (removing dead hair by hand or using a stripping tool) to keep its fur healthy. Make grooming a positive experience filled with praise and rewards.

Border Terrier requires regular exercise to stay mentally and physically fit. They work best with at least half an hour per day of vigorous exercise. This exercise can be a game of fetch, running, a hiking trail or a walk on the beach. These dogs radiate energy and need long walks and plenty of playtimes.

They have high energy and enthusiasm and are always ready for adventure. Exercise keeps them entertained and helps them stay fit and trim.

Take your border terrier for regular visits to his veterinarian for health checkups and establish a vaccination schedule. Schedule a visit every six months to ensure that your Border Terrier is safe and healthy throughout their lives. Your veterinarian will do a physical examination, take your dog's temperature, and monitor his pulse at these regular appointments, among other things.

Routine maintenance for your dog gives you a chance to track your dog's growth and development, discuss any concerns with your vet.

Borders are good dogs that get along well with everyone, from children to strangers. They love kids and can match their energy levels all day long. Border Terriers can be wonderful companions for children, but they can be boisterous, particularly when young, so they will need early socialization and training to know how to best behave around children.

Border Terriers are smart and easy to train. They are keen on creating an association between commands and actions, making them highly trainable dogs. Like all terriers, they can be independent, but with consistent training, the Border Terrier will learn to follow commands.

They approach training with an independent spirit but with the desire to please. Regular and steady obedience training is advised.

If you compliment him on a job well done, they'll quickly learn anything you teach. They also need to be leash trained at an early age.

Border Terriers get along well with other dogs and cats, particularly if they're exposed to them while they're still puppies. They get along well with the company of dogs of the opposite sex, this is something to consider when you plan to take in another dog. They like chasing cats and other small animals around.