Are Border Terriers a good off lease dog?
A Border Terrier, as is true of any terrier, is an instinctive vermin hunter and, as such, cannot be trusted off leash or in an unfenced-in area at any time. A rabbit or squirrel is enough to send him chasing, which may lead to being lost or hit by a car. Do Border Terriers Shed? Shedding is minimal with proper grooming. What type of grooming is required? Borders are not a high maintenance breed, but they do need grooming. The Border is usually hand stripped twice a year, and should be brushed weekly. Hand stripping involves pulling out the dead outer coat by hand, or with the help of a stripping tool. You may choose the natural look and do nothing to the coat except brush it. A few pet owners opt to have their pets clipped. Clipping is not a recommended method of grooming since it does not remove the dead hair, but merely shortens it, softening the texture, fading the color, and encouraging noticeable shedding. Are Border Terriers Allergenic? Because of its double coat, the Border Ter
