Border terrier…
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) was absolutely hyperactive, into everything and required lots of attention. His hearing was astonishinglyOurs was straightforward enough. Thrived on plenty of exercise & attention so a great playmate for the kids when they were young. Tended to destroy stuff if we had to leave him alone. Could be a bit short tempered with other dogs but no big deal. Reckon he might have loved coming to work with me providing it didn’t mean too much time shut in the van.
My dog got attacked by a Border Terrier. Just a nip before it's owner pulled it off. Just about the only time I can think of my dog got attacked as she is friendly to other dogs.
My cousin had to pay vet bills for her neighbours more than once after her Border Terrier attacked another local dog.
Why choose a breed where it is known that many examples are aggressive to other dogs?
My cousin had to pay vet bills for her neighbours more than once after her Border Terrier attacked another local dog.
Why choose a breed where it is known that many examples are aggressive to other dogs?
We’ve had 2, a boy and now a girl.
They are great dogs, full of character and very “nosy”. Ours will stand and peer over walls or poke her head under a gate on walks if she thinks there’s something worth sniffing out.
They do require firm training with regard recall and commands as they can be very stubborn and deaf when it suits them.
As with a lot of terriers, they need socialising as soon as possible with other dogs. Our old boy wasn’t and although he was ok with most dogs, for some reason didn’t like any that were red coated, setters and Spaniels in particular. Occasionally he would see a dog in the distance and just take an instant dislike.
The girl we took to puppy classes and she loves meeting other dogs and didn’t really respond even when a Pug attacked her.
They are great dogs, full of character and very “nosy”. Ours will stand and peer over walls or poke her head under a gate on walks if she thinks there’s something worth sniffing out.
They do require firm training with regard recall and commands as they can be very stubborn and deaf when it suits them.
As with a lot of terriers, they need socialising as soon as possible with other dogs. Our old boy wasn’t and although he was ok with most dogs, for some reason didn’t like any that were red coated, setters and Spaniels in particular. Occasionally he would see a dog in the distance and just take an instant dislike.
The girl we took to puppy classes and she loves meeting other dogs and didn’t really respond even when a Pug attacked her.
I too had a couple of beagles many years ago and now I’ve got two borders , they’re full of character and cheeky , most people love them and they’re very popular with friends and strangers , good pub dogs but can be a little vocal at times , not barking but whinging . 
Better than watching tv !
Better than watching tv !
paulwirral said:
I too had a couple of beagles many years ago and now I’ve got two borders , they’re full of character and cheeky , most people love them and they’re very popular with friends and strangers , good pub dogs but can be a little vocal at times , not barking but whinging .
Better than watching tv !
Mine loves the pub and if we walk past without attempting to go in, she will lie on the pavement in the direction of the door! You have to physically lift her away!Better than watching tv !
Kwackersaki said:
NDA said:
Not great with other dogs - both in personal experience and talking to other owners.
A bit of a generalisation but as I mentioned, along with other terriers and most dog's, early socialising is key.'Noodle' (now departed) would immediately go for any dog in the vicinity.
NDA said:
Kwackersaki said:
NDA said:
Not great with other dogs - both in personal experience and talking to other owners.
A bit of a generalisation but as I mentioned, along with other terriers and most dog's, early socialising is key.'Noodle' (now departed) would immediately go for any dog in the vicinity.
Our girl is quite timid around other dogs and the boy was ok up until he was attacked by a Cairn Terrier! That seemed to change him and then some dogs he liked and others wound him up?
I think terriers in general can be a little highly strung.
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