Border Terrier vs Papillon
Compare the Border Terrier to the Papillon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Terriers and Papillons.
Border Terrier
Papillon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Terrier
Papillon
Origin Country
Unspecified
France
Origin Year
1700 AD
1500 AD
Border Terrier
Papillon
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Terrier
Papillon
Border Terrier
Papillon
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Terrier
Papillon
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Border Terrier
Papillon
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Border Terrier
Papillon
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Border Terrier
Papillon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Terrier
Papillon
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Terrier
Papillon
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Border Terrier
Papillon
Border Terrier
Papillon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Long
Border Terrier
Papillon
