Border Terrier vs Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)

Compare Border Terrier and Halden Hound (Haldenstøver) 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

Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)

Breed type

Purebred

Height

28 – 40 cm

50 – 60 cm

Weight

5 – 7 kg

18 – 25 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

11 – 13 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

4/5

3/5

Trainability

4/5

3/5

Health

4/5

3/5

Grooming needs

2/5

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Border Terrier

Super smart

Low grooming

Easy to train

Tiny

Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)

Medium

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.

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About Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)

The Halden Hound is a rare Norwegian scenthound, medium-sized, athletic and robust, bred to hunt hare in cold, snowy terrain. Calm and affectionate at home but driven in the field, it has a short white coat with black and tan markings, low grooming needs, and high exercise demands.

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