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Border Terrier Adoption

3 adoptable border terriers across Canada

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How much does a Border Terrier cost to adopt?

Adults: $300–$600 CAD
Puppies: $500–$900 CAD

Typical Canadian rescue range. The fee usually covers spay/neuter, core vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and a veterinary health check before placement. The exact amount varies by rescue and by the dog's age and medical history — the live number is on each rescue profile below.

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Levi - Border Terrier Mix available for adoption

Levi

2 years • Border Terrier Mix • Calgary

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Cooper - Border Terrier - Cain Terrier Mix available for adoption

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4 years • Border Terrier - Cain Terrier Mix • Calgary

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Fifi - Border Terrier available for adoption

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1 year • Border Terrier • Airdrie

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About the Border Terrier

The Border Terrier is a small dog breed originating in England / Scotland (border). Adult dogs typically weigh 11 to 16 pounds and live 12 to 15 years. The breed is described as affectionate, hardy, prey-driven, eager-to-please.

Active households with secure fencing. The breed is friendlier and more biddable than most terriers but still digs and chases. Homes with free-roaming small pets, or yards without secure fencing — the prey drive and digging are real.

Adult Border Terriers need about 60 minutes of daily exercise; adolescent dogs typically need 75 minutes. The coat is wire-coated with low shedding, and brushing every 2 weeks keeps the coat manageable.

LocalPetFinder aggregates adoptable Border Terriers from rescues across Canada into one searchable place. Use the city links above to narrow to your area, or browse the full list below.

Common health concerns for Border Terriers

  • Luxating patellas
    Kneecap dislocation; seen in the breed, often manageable without surgery. Source: VCA →
  • Canine epileptoid cramping syndrome
    A movement disorder specific to the breed, sometimes diet-responsive; manageable. Source: VCA →
  • Hip dysplasia
    Lower prevalence than larger breeds but still screened in breeding stock. Source: OFA →

Editorial summary for adopters, not medical advice. Consult your veterinarian for individual health guidance.

Border Terrier Adoption FAQ

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Where can I adopt a Border Terrier near me in Canada?▼
LocalPetFinder lists adoptable Border Terriers from rescues across Canada in one searchable place. Use the city links above the listing to narrow to a city near you, or browse the full inventory below. Each profile links straight to the rescue to apply.
How long do Border Terriers live?▼
Border Terriers typically live 12 to 15 years.
How much exercise does a Border Terrier need?▼
Adult Border Terriers need about 60 minutes of daily exercise. Adolescent dogs (under 2 years) typically need 75 minutes — more than mature adults.
What are common health concerns for Border Terriers?▼
Breed-associated conditions to ask the rescue about include Luxating patellas, Canine epileptoid cramping syndrome, Hip dysplasia. See the citations in the Health section above for authoritative information on each. This is editorial summary, not medical advice — consult your vet for individual guidance.
How much does it cost to adopt a Border Terrier in Canada?▼
Adoption fees for a Border Terrier from a Canadian rescue typically range $300 to $600 CAD for adults, with puppies usually $500 to $900. That fee normally covers the spay or neuter, core vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and a veterinary health check before placement. The exact number varies by rescue and the dog's age, medical history, and how long they have been in care — the live amount shows on each rescue profile.

Looking for border terrier adoption in a specific city? Each city link above has a city-scoped page with local rescue context, off-leash parks, and city-specific FAQ. Or browse the Calgary Border Terrier adoption guide for the most detailed local content we have.

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