Border Terrier Puppies Blog

Border Terrier health issues and symptoms

Big Dog — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:27:50 +0000

Border Terriers are generally a hardy, healthy breed but they do tend to develop certain health issues. This post will list the most important ones along with the symptoms so that you can recognize it if your dog is affected.

Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome – CECS or formerly known as “Spike’s Disease”

This disorder has commonly been confused with canine epilepsy and can be difficult to detect, because some dogs may not show any symptoms but still have the disease. The most common symptoms include: staggering, dizziness, exaggerated stretching, unusually slow and/or methodical posturing or walking, trembling, abdominal and lumbar muscle contractions, falling over, struggling to rise but unable to do so, borborygmus (loud intestinal noises) and apparent intestinal pain. Dogs suffering from CECS are cognizant, responsive to stimuli. The episodes may last from a few seconds up to a few minutes.

Hip dysplasia

Hip dysplasia is a disease of the hip pocket, which can seriously affect a dog’s ability to move and have a good life, by causing painful arthritis in the joints. Symptoms include stiffness or soreness after rising from rest, reluctance to exercise, bunny-hopping or other abnormal gait (legs move more together when running rather than swinging alternately), lameness, pain, reluctance to stand on rear legs, jump up, or climb stairs, subluxation or dislocation of the hip joint, or wasting away of the muscle mass in the hip area. There is no complete cure for this condition. The aim of the treatment can be to enhance the quality of the dog’s life.

Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)

This condition causes the retina to degenerate, causing the vision to deteriorate and eventually blindness. The most obvious symptoms are decreased vision at night, decreased pupillary light reflex. Unfortunately there is no treatment to PRA as of today.

If you suspect that your Border Terrier might by showing symptoms of any of these conditions, take it to the vet ASAP. The earlier the diagnoses, the sooner you can help your dog’s condition.

The most famous Border Terrier

Big Dog — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:08:52 +0000

The most famous appearance of this dog breed was in the movie Hotel for Dogs. Animals, especially dogs are strictly forbidden in the foster home where Andy and her brother Bruce lives. The siblings are so desperate about wanting to to take care of a dog, that they are shown defrauding a pawn shop owner. The owner was so furious that he called the police and the kids got arrested and taken to the local police station. Soon afterwards, their social worker, Bernie arrived and told them off and took them home. They finally find an ideal place to live for their beloved dog, a huge abandoned hotel. To their biggest surprise, it has become a paradise for all kind of furry friends. All of the stray dogs found their new home in the hotel because Bruce transformed it so nicely. Andy and Bruce have to do their best to get supporters in order to keep the hotel’s secret.

In this comedy we can realize that Border Terriers are extremely lively and energetic dogs. They love to be around people and don’t like to be alone.

Do you know any other famous Border Terriers? Post a comment with your story!

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D Dog Fan — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:34:32 +0000

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Is a Border Terrier a good choice for me?

Big Dog — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:35:44 +0000

If you would like to be the proud owner of a small, yet extremely lively and energetic dog, the Border Terrier is the best choice for you. This dog really needs a human companion and doesn’t like to be alone, otherwise it can get stubborn and lonely and will start to bark harshly.

Border Terriers are slightly hard to train if they are older, therefore early socialization and training is advised. They respond badly to harsh and heavy-handed training, so the best is to train them with much love, consistency, patience and praise. Because the herding nature of this breed, it is not recommended for the family to have other pets in the house together with the dog, although they can get on well with other dogs.

The breed has a weather-resistant double coat that is dense and rough. They shed very little from time to time, but a thorough, weekly brushing is advised. Although they are a healthy and strong breed, they are prone to health issues like hip dysplasia, heart diseases or cataracts.

All in all, Border Terriers are friendly and very playful dogs that possess high amounts of stamina and energy; therefore the best for them is to provide them a big, fenced yard where they can play and run as much as they want.

I hope that this short article will help you decide whether Border Terrier is the best breed for you.

Factors To Consider When Picking Your Perfect Puppy

Big Dog — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:24:28 +0000

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Did you know?

Big Dog — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:15:05 +0000

AKC considers the Border Terrier as the “Best of Breed” Earthdog. Earthdog trials are competitions imitating hunting situations, to find out how much the breeds have their hunting instincts.
Although most terrier breeds are the opposite, Border Terriers are usually very sociable with other dogs
Border Terriers are the happiest when they have a job to do!

Border terrier puppies for sale

Big Dog — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:19:03 +0000

The Border Terrier is an active, playful breed, which requires a lot of exercise and attention from the owner. It is a vrey curious breed, who always has to see and know about everything
This energetic little dog likes to relax in the lap of the owner, as a real companion dog.
It is very important to look around carefully before buying a puppy. It’s not easy to find a reliable breeder, so I’d like to provide a little help. On this site below you can only find healthy puppies from reputable breeders.

Can you touch your nose like him?

Big Dog — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:20:32 +0000

Source: pictures of puppies and dogs

“Look, it is very easy!’

Would a Border Terrier bite my cat?

Big Dog — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:44:58 +0000

I was asked this question just recently, so I decided to share the answer with you too.
First, I would say: ‘obviously, yes’. But if i take a second thought, it depends on a lot of things actually. Even though Border Terriers were bred to be hunting dogs, today they can be kept as family pets, and if they are well trained and socialized, they can behave very well. But all this means nothing, if the cat doesn’t stop annoying the dog and there aren’t any trees nearby…

How to Give Your Border Terrier a Checkup

Big Dog — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:55:16 +0000

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