How much should a Border Terrier puppy cost?
| Breed Information | |
|---|---|
| Puppy Prices | Average $800 – $1500 USD These dogs are not hard to find. The average price of a Border Terrier puppy is between $800 – $1,500. Prices all depend on the pedigree of the puppies, the amount of work the breeder has put into producing the litter, and where the breeder is located. |
How do I get a Border Terrier?
You can buy a Border Terrier from a show breeder, who breeds Border Terriers to match a detailed standard of appearance for the dog show ring. Or you can buy from a show/performance breeder whose dogs also have high trainability for performance sports like rally obedience and dog agility.
Do Border Terriers shed?
Like any dog, your Border Terrier is likely to shed throughout the year. They have short, coarse wiry coats and so a brush a couple of times a week should help keep on top of dead hairs but they may require professional grooming in spring and autumn to keep them looking smart.
Are Border Terriers good pets?
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.
Do Border terrier bark a lot?
Border Terriers are active and bouncy. Border Terriers aren’t yappy, but they’ll bark to alert you of anything unusual, and they can become nuisance barkers if they get bored. Border Terriers have a high prey drive and will chase, attack, and even kill neighborhood cats, squirrels or other small animals.
Do Border Terrier bark a lot?
Can a Border Terrier 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.