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Pointer
VS
Border Terrier
Pointer vs Border Terrier
Compare Pointer 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
Pointer
Border Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 69 cm
28 – 40 cm
Weight
20 – 34 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Pointer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Border Terrier
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About Pointer
The Pointer is an athletic, elegant gundog known for its distinctive pointing stance and strong scenting skills. Affectionate, sensitive, and people focused, it needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise and mental work. Its short, smooth coat is low maintenance, suiting active, outdoorsy owners.
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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