Border Terrier
VS
Large Münsterländer
Border Terrier vs Large Münsterländer
Compare Border Terrier and Large Münsterländer 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
Large Münsterländer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
28 – 40 cm
58 – 65 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
29 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Border Terrier
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Large Münsterländer
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
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 Large Münsterländer
Medium–large, athletic German gundog with a distinctive black‑and‑white, ticked coat. Intelligent, people‑oriented and affectionate, yet independent with strong hunting and prey drive. Needs experienced, active owners, plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation to stay content.
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