Border Terrier Puppy Dog Care Information

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Border Terrier puppy dog

Border Terrier Health Information:

Common health concerns for your Border Terrier include; patellar luxation, CHD and heart defects.

Also of note is the Border Terriers occasional dalliance with consuming small, captured animals such as mice and shrews. While this many not always cause stomach upset, plastic toys mistaken for prey and then eaten certainly will. This can cause your Border Terrier to have symptoms including lethargy, sleeplessness and a withdrawal from normal activity levels. If you suspect you Border Terrier has eaten a toy, seek veterinary attention for him at once.

Border Terrier Exercise Information:

The Border Terrier’s exercise requirements are reasonable. He loves being busy and has a penchant for long, off-the-leash expeditions. There is one caveat; Border Terriers can hightail-it with glee into uncharted territory. So be sure your Border Terrier is well trained to respond to the heel command.

If city living precludes a country romp, a good 5 kilometre leashed walk through the neighborhood will do. And, don’t be surprised if your Border Terrier decides to take an unexpected break. Border Terriers love to relax amid chaos and take-in the show. In fact, he may be reluctant to continue the walk. Even on short walks, Border Terriers will take breaks in favour of observing the world around him. To the casual observer, the Border Terrier has a highly civilized outlook on life.

Border Terrier Grooming Needs:

The grooming needs of the Border Terrier are reasonable but their coats are wiry, so some effort is needed. If you keep your Border Terrier’s coat short, it will look tidy, but don’t expect glamor. Left to grow, the Border Terrier’s coat will be comically, but charmingly bushy. This latter choice will mean a greater commitment to daily brushing.

Biannual stripping of the Border Terrier’s coat will prevent the thickening undercoat that clipping can cause. But make no mistake, some owners prefer this humble, ragged look for their family pet. This style coat is susceptible to matting, but selective stripping can ease this.