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Name	Plummer Terrier	Border Terrier	Irish Terrier
Origins	United Kingdom	England Scotland	Ireland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	279	92	114
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Plummer Dog	Borders	Daredevil Irish Red Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Small	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Border Terrier? Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier weight comparison:	12-15 pounds	Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg)	25-27 pounds (11-12 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	13.5 pounds	Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg)	26 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier? Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier height comparison:	Male: 13-14 inches (32–36 cm), Female: 11-13 inches (28–34 cm)	Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 13.5 inches (32–36 cm), Female: 12 inches (28–34 cm)	Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)

Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$1200-$1400	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Average: The Plummer Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Border Terrier is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Irish Terrier is easier than average to get.

Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Border Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier trainability comparison.	Plummer Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Border Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Plummer Terrier dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Plummer Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Border Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier? Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Friendly Bold Selfish Fearless Confidence	Alert Intelligent Affectionate Obedient Outright Tempered Fearless	Protective Intelligent Dominant Lively Trainable Respectful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Plummer Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Border Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	High: Plummer Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Irish Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier social needs comparison:	Plummer Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Plummer Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Plummer Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Border Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier playfulness comparison:	Average: Plummer Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	Low to Average: The Plummer Terrier rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Plummer Terrier indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Border Terrier breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Irish Terrier indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Plummer Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Border Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Irish Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Irish Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Plummer Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Border Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Terrier bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Plummer Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Plummer Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	The Plummer Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Irish Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier health problems comparison:	No data available	Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Cryptorchidism Seizures Malocclusions Pulmonic Stenosis	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Plummer Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Border Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Irish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Plummer Terrier, Border Terrier and Irish Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Plummer Terrier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Terrier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Irish Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier? Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier energy level comparison:	Plummer Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Border Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Irish Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Plummer Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	Irish Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Plummer Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Border Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Irish Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier?	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Plummer Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier coat comparison:	Soft	Rough	Wiry Straight
Colors What are the original Plummer Terrier, Border Terrier and Irish Terrier color?	White Copper	Tan Red Blue Grizzle Wheaten	Red Wheaten
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier? Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Plummer Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier? Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Plummer Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Border Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Plummer Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Plummer Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Plummer Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Irish Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Plummer Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Plummer Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Plummer Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Plummer Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Border Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	Yes Plummer Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Plummer Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Plummer Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Irish Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Plummer Terrier or Border Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	Not really Plummer Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Plummer Terrier and Border Terrier and Irish Terrier have?	3-5 puppies	2-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Plummer Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Irish Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc. Club Espanol De Terriers	No data available

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