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Border Terriers are playful, exciting, and adventurous pups. Their high energy makes them wonderful playmates (especially for kids), and their strong prey drive will keep them on the hunt for hours. Although they’re easygoing and lovable, Border Terriers also can be stubborn if they don’t have a set pack leader. Full-grown, they typically weigh 11-16 pounds and stand 12-15 inches tall.

Border Terriers are generally excellent with children of all ages. Border Terriers typically get along well with dogs and other animals. In addition to spending time with other pets, Border Terriers enjoy playing with children and consider them their friends. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Border Terriers are high energy and love to get their blood pumping. Their favorite activity is running around with their families. Daily walks are also important to keep them healthy. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Like most other terriers, Border Terriers' coats have a double layer of fur. Their undercoats are typically soft, fluffy, and covered by a dense top coat of wiry hair. You can find them in a wide array of colors, but the most common combinations are blue and tan, grizzle and tan, red, or wheaten. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance. Border Terriers are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Border Terriers are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. These dogs should primarily live indoors, but they’ll need to go out for exercise every day. They are fairly easy to train.

Jack Russell Terriers can barely contain their energy in their small bodies. They’re feisty pups with a penchant for digging, barking, and hunting, but they’ll promise to behave for some belly rubs. Jack Russells may not be calm or easy to care for, but they’re sure to keep their families safe and on their toes. Full-grown, they typically weigh 13-17 pounds and stand 13-14 inches tall.

Jack Russell Terriers are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Because of their high energy, these dogs are happiest in homes with large yards where they can run and exercise. Jack Russells prefer to be inside most of the time, where they can be around people and alert the family to approaching strangers. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Jack Russell Terriers have an unmatched energy and need plenty of exercise to burn it off. If your pup gets obnoxious or destructive in your home, chances are they aren’t getting enough activity. These pups love to run around and play with you and other dogs. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Jack Russell Terriers come in three varieties, each with different grooming and care requirements. Smooth-haired Jack Russells have a full coat of smooth, thick fur that covers their entire bodies. On the other hand, rough-haired Jack Russells have a typical double-layered terrier coat. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Jack Russell Terriers are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Because of their high energy, these dogs are happiest in homes with large yards where they can run and exercise. Jack Russells prefer to be inside most of the time, where they can be around people and alert the family to approaching strangers. They are fairly easy to train.