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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.

The Maltipoo is a cute cross between a Maltese and a Toy or Miniature Poodle. While mixed breeds can be a bit unpredictable, most Maltipoos are little bundles of joy with a sweet disposition and puppy playfulness that lasts a lifetime. Full-grown, they typically weigh 5-20 pounds and stand 8-14 inches tall.

Maltipoos are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. They can co-exist with dogs and other pets if they’re socialized as puppies, but they’re somewhat territorial. They get along well with kids and love the companionship. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

The Maltipoo is easygoing and do not require much exercise, so their activity needs can typically be met with just a few activities per day. Whether it’s gentle wrestling indoors, taking a walk, or playing games in the yard, Maltipoos love getting their heart rate up a bit, especially if it involves spending time with you. Overall, their exercise needs are low.

The Maltipoo’s coat can range from the silky texture of the Maltese to the distinctive frizz of the Poodle and can be many colors, including grey, black, white, and apricot. Most Maltipoos are a good match for allergy sufferers because they don’t shed much, but these pups require an owner with plenty of patience for grooming, as they need regular brushing and even professional care to keep their coats in good shape. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Maltipoos are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Because of their size and activity needs, Maltipoos are a great fit for families that live in apartments or smaller homes. They are fairly easy to train.