Border Terrier vs Shikoku

Compare Border Terrier and Shikoku 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

Shikoku

Breed type

Purebred

Height

28 – 40 cm

48 – 52 cm

Weight

5 – 7 kg

16 – 25 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

10 – 12 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

4/5

3/5

Trainability

4/5

Health

4/5

Grooming needs

2/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Border Terrier

Super smart

Low grooming

Easy to train

Tiny

Shikoku

Low grooming

Easy to train

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 Shikoku

The Shikoku is an ancient Japanese medium‑sized hunting spitz from Shikoku Island, bred for boar in steep mountains. Athletic, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it has a dense sesame double coat, strong prey drive, and needs experienced, active owners and regular mental and physical work.

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