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ladies and Gentlemen let's talk about
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one of the most Charming yet chaotic
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breeds out there the border terrier now
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before you rush out to adopt one of
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these scrappy little bundles of Joy
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let's explore 12 reasons why you should
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never own a border terrier by the end of
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this you might just reconsider that
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adorable face staring back at you one
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size confusion first off let's address
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the size issue Border Terriers are small
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sure they're Compact and cute but they
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have a personality that's Larger than
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Life you'll find yourself with a dog
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that thinks it can take on anything
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bigger than a squirrel if you have
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larger pets or kids prepare for some
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serious misunderstandings one minute
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they're adorable and the next they're
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trying to assert dominance over a Great
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Dane two barking machines now if you
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enjoy peace and quiet owning a border
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terrier might not be your best bet these
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little guys are like living alarm
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systems they bark at everything the
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mailman the wind and even that leaf that
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dared to flutter by if you live in an
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apartment or Close Quarters with
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neighbors get ready for some awkward
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conversations about your dog's
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vocalizations three stubbornness
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overload let's talk about training
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Border Terriers can be as stubborn as a
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mule in a mud pit they'll look you
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straight in the eye while ignoring your
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commands like they're auditioning for a
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role in an indie film about rebellion
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you'll find yourself negotiating with a
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dog that has no interest in your
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Authority it's like trying to teach
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calculus to a goldfish four high energy
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levels these dogs are bundles of energy
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if you thought owning a dog meant
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lounging on the couch while they nap at
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your feet think again a border terrier
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requires regular exercise daily walks
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and playtime are non-negotiable if you
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can't keep up with their enthusiasm for
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Life get ready for some serious
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destruction as they try to entertain
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themselves five chewing
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Champions let's talk about chewing
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because these little Terrors have Jaws
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that could rival a crocodile they love
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to chew on everything shoes Furniture
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even your favorite rug will become their
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personal chew toy if you don't want your
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house to look like a war zone after
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leaving them alone for 5 minutes invest
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in some strong chew toys and consider
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cading them when you're not home six
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Escape artists Border Terriers are
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notorious Escape artists if there's a
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way out of your yard be it digging under
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fences or squeezing through tiny gaps
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they'll find it you'll spend more time
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chasing them down the street than
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enjoying leisurely walks together it's
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like having a dog with a PhD in Houdini
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tricks seven not ideal for small pets if
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you have small pets like hamsters Geral
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or even cats you might want to think
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twice about bringing home a border
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terrier they were bred to hunt Vermin
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and may see your beloved Pets As
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potential prey without proper training
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and supervision your furry friends might
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not stand a chance against their
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instincts eight grooming needs while
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their wiry coats are adorable
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maintaining them is another story
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regular grooming is essential to keep
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their fur from turning into into a
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matted mess that resembles something out
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of a horror movie if you're not ready to
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invest time and effort into grooming you
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might end up with a walking hairball
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nine health issues like many breeds
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Border Terriers come with their own set
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of health problems think allergies and
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hip dysplasia you might find yourself at
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the vet more often than you'd like which
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can really add up financially so much
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for those dreams of lavish vacations now
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you're budgeting for doggy doctor visits
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anxiety these little guys form strong
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bonds with their humans leave them alone
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for too long and you might come home to
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find your couch has been transformed
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into confetti they can suffer from
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separation anxiety like it's an Olympic
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sport so if you work long hours or
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travel frequently this breed may not be
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the best fit 11 strong willed
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personalities Border Terriers have
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strong personalities that can sometimes
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clash with their owners they're
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independent thinkers who often believe
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they know best good luck convincing them
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otherwise if you're looking for an
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obedient dog who will follow command
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without question prepare for some
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serious frustration 12 quirky behaviors
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finally let's address the quirks Border
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Terriers have unique personalities that
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can range from charmingly eccentric to
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downright bizarre one minute they're
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snuggling up next to you the next minute
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they're chasing their tail like it owes
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them money if you're looking for
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predictability in your pet prepare for
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some surprises in conclusion while
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Border Terriers are undeniably adorable
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and full of Personality owning one is no
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walk in the park it's more like an
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obstacle course filled with barking fits
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and chewing challenges so unless you're
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ready for this wild adventure filled
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with love and maybe some chaos maybe
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stick with a goldfish instead thank you
