Which dog breed is right for you?
The Border Terrier hails from the border country between England and Scotland, where it was bred to bolt foxes from their dens while keeping pace with mounted hunters and their hounds. One of the smaller terrier breeds, it stands 12–15 inches tall and weighs 11.5–15.5 pounds, with a compact, narrow body designed to squeeze into fox burrows. Their distinctive otter-shaped head and wiry, weather-resistant double coat — which comes in red, grizzle-and-tan, blue-and-tan, or wheaten — give them a charmingly scruffy appearance.
Border Terriers are affectionate, plucky, and adaptable — they have all the tenacity of a terrier but with a softer, more biddable temperament that makes them excellent family companions. They are good with children and generally get along better with other dogs than many terrier breeds. However, their strong prey drive means they cannot be trusted around small animals like hamsters, rabbits, or guinea pigs.
These scrappy, lovable terriers make wonderful companions — discover adoptable Border Terriers on Puplister.
The Shih Tzu — meaning "lion dog" in Mandarin — was bred for centuries within the walls of the Chinese imperial palace, likely from crosses between the Lhasa Apso and the Pekingese. These small, sturdy dogs stand 9 to 10.5 inches tall and weigh 9 to 16 pounds, with a slightly longer body than they are tall and a proud, flowing gait. Their luxurious double coat grows continuously and can reach floor length, coming in virtually every color and combination, with a distinctive chrysanthemum-like pattern on the face where hair grows in all directions.
Shih Tzus are affectionate, outgoing, and delightfully playful — bred solely as companion dogs, they have centuries of experience perfecting the art of being a devoted lapdog. They are friendly with nearly everyone, including children, strangers, and other pets, making them one of the most sociable toy breeds available. Shih Tzus are happy, adaptable, and surprisingly sturdy for their size, with a mischievous charm that keeps their families entertained.
A Shih Tzu's sole mission in life is to love and be loved — find yours waiting on Puplister today.
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