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Border Terrier

HundKleinGewicht 5–7 kgLebenserwartung 12–15 J.

The practical work-hard-play-later little terrier — healthy and long-lived. Watch the breed-specific paroxysmal dyskinesia (SPIKE) and gut sensitivity.

Wesen: Friendly and practical, energetic, easier with other dogs than most terriers

🩺 Typische Krankheiten & Risiken

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Canine epileptoid cramping syndrome (SPIKE)

Breed-specific episodic gait oddities (often after excitement/meals) — video and see the vet

Beobachten

Hip dysplasia

Relatively uncommon in this size

Beobachten

Lens luxation

Eye monitoring

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Sensitive gut

Slow food changes; no table scraps

📋 Empfohlene Vorsorge & Frequenz

  • #1Neurologic assessment (video episodes)
  • #2Eye screening (annual)
  • #3Hip check (annual)

🍚 Ernährung

Easily digestible formula; small frequent meals suit sensitive guts.

🛁 Tagespflege

Wiry coat trimmed regularly; moderate-high exercise; deep fencing (master digger).

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