Border Terrier
Border Terrier
VS
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breeds
Border Terrier
Comparisons
German Spitz – Kleinspitz

Border Terrier vs German Spitz – Kleinspitz

Compare Border Terrier and German Spitz – Kleinspitz side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Border Terrier
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
28 – 40 cm
23 – 29 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
14 – 18 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics

Border Terrier
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Great with kids
Small

Summary

About Border Terrier
Small, sturdy terrier originally bred on the England–Scotland border to hunt foxes. Affectionate, bonded to family, yet independent with strong prey drive. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise, secure fencing, and kind training. Wiry, weather-resistant coat needs brushing and occasional hand stripping.
About German Spitz – Kleinspitz
The German Spitz – Kleinspitz is a small, squarely built, fox‑faced companion with a dense double coat and curled tail. Alert, lively and strongly bonded to its people, it adapts well to city or country life, needs regular grooming, exercise and training, and can be vocal and watchful.

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