i have decided that either of these breed best suits my life style but i just dont no which one i should chose can you help can you tell me the ups and downs of both of them to help make my decision. Please help. hope you having a good easter. :D
2007-04-08 00:47:21 · 12 answers · asked by kaz 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
*I* much prefer Borders!!!
But *I'M* not the buying the dog,am I?
I like the temperament & coat care-Borders have NO PATTERN;ALL but a *little* beard & eyebrows are HAND-STRIPPED.
And,they can be GREAT hunt/working terriers.
Do NOT care for the TONS of coat (also HAND-STRIPPED!)& the usual("harder") temperament of Cairns.
Have you *MET* the breeds? Do you know the CORRECT GROOMING REQUIREMENTS? READ the BREED STANDARDS???
2007-04-08 00:54:11 · answer #1 · answered by neversurrender 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The proper terms are: Mongrel Mutt Mixed-breed Crossbreed Cur Border Terrier mix (cross) Cairn Terrier mix (cross) Border Terrier/Cairn Terrier mix (cross) Terrier mix (cross)
2016-05-19 23:27:21 · answer #2 · answered by freeda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.midlandctc.co.uk/singlepage/puppypage.htm
http://www.midland-border-terrier-club.org.uk/abriefguide.htm
These 2 links will give you an informed idea of which is suitable for you. If you are still not sure, contact the breed clubs & ask to be put in touch with a knowledgable owner who will let you meet their dogs & will answer any of your questions.
Remember to find out what health checks the breeds need & make sure any puppy you buy has parents who have been tested.
Good Luck
2007-04-08 00:58:36 · answer #3 · answered by anwen55 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about Border Terriers, but I give 2 thumbs up to Cairns. They are big-hearted, big-souled dogs in little bodies. Brave, spirited, and independent without being aloof.
2007-04-08 05:38:30 · answer #4 · answered by NobodyKnows 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either are lovely breeds and I could struggle to choose between them. I have a westie which is very simliar to a cairn. Borders are gorgeous though.
I'd have a look at both pups and then one will jump out and you can choose that one. Maybe if you really can't choose go for the cheapest to buy, feed, insure etc....
2007-04-08 02:21:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I luv both breeds, but seeing as how my grandma has a carin terrier that i've grew up with all my life then i'll have too tell you carin terrier. Both breeds are really great. I tried to convince my mom to get me a carin terrier, but I got stuck with a chihuahua. I like him though! I hope you have a good easter too!!!
2007-04-08 01:10:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am biased, I come from the Borders of Scotland so my choice would be The Border Terrier.
2007-04-11 23:57:30 · answer #7 · answered by I have been a study of horses li 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tell you cairn terrier cause I had one for 11 yrs and she was a dream . she had a very good temprement .she loved kids too .I dont think the cairns have any cons in my opinion. good luck .
2007-04-08 02:42:49 · answer #8 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend who has cairn terriers and they have such a great temperament, if it were me i'd go for the good old cairns...
2007-04-08 01:15:00 · answer #9 · answered by Kitty 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Border Terrier. They are such lovely little dogs.
2007-04-10 21:22:54 · answer #10 · answered by LISA H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋