Plenty of small dogs are too high-energy and yappy for life in a high-rise. Being quiet, low energy, fairly calm indoors, and polite with the other residents are all good qualities in an apartment dog. And you can find an awesome crate for your dog here to give them a little more personal space in your apartment.
If you want a heat-sensitive breed, your dog will need to stay indoors with you on warm or humid days, and you’ll need to be extra cautious about exercising your dog in the heat. Border Terriers love kids and can match their energy levels all day long, but they’re a little rambunctious for households with children under the age of 6 years. Cryptorchidism is a condition in which one or both testicles on the dog fail to descend and is common in small dogs. Testicles should descend fully by the time the puppy is 2 months old.
He’s intelligent, loyal, fearless, loving, and determined, and about as aggravating as any dog can be. Some dogs are perpetual puppies — always begging for a game — while others are more serious and sedate. Although a playful pup sounds endearing, consider how many games of fetch or tag you want to play each day, and whether you have kids or other dogs who can stand in as playmates for the dog. Ask your vet about your dog’s diet and what they recommend for feeding your pooch to keep them at a healthy weight.
Even though these are purebred dogs, some may still end up in the care of shelters or rescues. For more on feeding your Border Terrier, see our guidelines for buying the right food, feeding your puppy, and feeding your adult dog. It’s amazing how quickly a Border Terrier can run off in search of prey or adventure.
With their needs for companionship and activity met, Borders are happy dogs who generally get along well with everyone from children to strangers. They’ll bark at noises, making them excellent watchdogs, but don’t expect them to be fierce guard dogs if an intruder enters your home. The drive to chase prey is another inherent part of a Border Terrier’s personality. A Border Terrier’s more likely to die in an accident than of old age, so be prepared to protect him from himself. Easy-to-train dogs are more adept at forming an association between a prompt (such as the word “sit”), an action , and a consequence very quickly. Other dogs need more time, patience, and repetition during training.
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