Border Terrier vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Compare the Border Terrier to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Terriers and American Pit Bull Terriers.

Border Terrier vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Border Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Border Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
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General Details
Border Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Border Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1700 AD
1898 AD
Temperament
Border Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Border Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Border Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Grooming Needs
Border Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Border Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Border Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Border Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Hypothyroidism
Pulmonic stenosis
Malocclusions
Seizures
Cryptorchidism
Hip dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Skin allergies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Border Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue Grizzle
Blue Grizzle
Red
Red
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue, White, and Tan
Blue, White, and Tan
Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate and Tan
Chocolate and Tan
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn and White
Fawn and White
Light Fawn
Light Fawn
White
White
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