Border Terrier vs Parson Russell Terrier
Compare Border Terrier and Parson Russell Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Border Terrier
VS
Parson Russell Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Border Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
28 – 40 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 14 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Border Terrier
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Tiny
Parson Russell Terrier
High Energy
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 Parson Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terriers are medium‑small, long‑legged, athletic fox‑hunting terriers with smooth or broken white coats. Energetic, intelligent, bold, and affectionate, they need plenty of exercise, consistent training, mental stimulation, and clear boundaries in an active home.
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