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English Toy Terrier
VS
Border Terrier
English Toy Terrier vs Border Terrier
Compare English Toy Terrier and Border Terrier 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
English Toy Terrier
Border Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
28 – 40 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
English Toy Terrier
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Border Terrier
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About English Toy Terrier
Small, elegant black-and-tan toy terrier with a fine but athletic build and low‑maintenance short coat. Loyal and people-focused, often bonding closely with one person. Lively, intelligent and sensitive, needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and protection from temperature extremes.
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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