Border Terrier vs Otterhound
Compare the Border Terrier to the Otterhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Terriers and Otterhounds.
Border Terrier
Otterhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-13 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
80-115 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Terrier
Otterhound
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1700 AD
1200 AD
Border Terrier
Otterhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Terrier
Otterhound
Border Terrier
Otterhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Terrier
Otterhound
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Border Terrier
Otterhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Border Terrier
Otterhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Border Terrier
Otterhound
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Terrier
Otterhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Terrier
Otterhound
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-13 Years
Border Terrier
Otterhound
Border Terrier
Otterhound
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Long
Border Terrier
Otterhound
