Petit Brabançon
Petit Brabançon
VS
Border Terrier
Border Terrier

Petit Brabançon vs Border Terrier

Compare Petit Brabançon 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
Petit Brabançon
Border Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
37 – 30 cm
28 – 40 cm
Weight
4 – 6 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics

Petit Brabançon
Great with kids
Tiny
Border Terrier
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny

Summary

About Petit Brabançon
Petit Brabançon: a tiny, sturdy Belgian companion dog with a smooth, glossy coat and large, almost human dark eyes. Loyal, sensitive and intelligent, it bonds closely with its people, suits city living, needs daily mental and physical activity, and prefers homes where it’s rarely left alone.
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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