Active
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Fearless

Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Tenacious
Faithful

Smooth Torkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Borderneses are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

United States

​United States

Yorkshire Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier

Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Collie

2000's

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Pied
Fawn
Black

Black
White
Brown

Smooth Torkies have medium-length coats.

Borderneses are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

A Smooth Torkie can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Bordernese can have a litter of 4-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Smooth Torkies are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Borderneses are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Elbow Dysplasia
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Meningitis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Histiocytosis

Entropion
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Hydrocephalus
Color Dilution Alopecia
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Hyperadrenocorticism
Cryptorchidism
Myasthenia Gravis

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Epilepsy
Pannus
Lens Luxation
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Familial Nephropathy
Color Dilution Alopecia

Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Full Physical Examination
Knee X-Rays

Blood Test
Dna Test For Pk
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Smooth Torkie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Bordernese has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Smooth Torkies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Borderneses sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Smooth Torkie, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bordernese, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Smooth Torkies usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Borderneses usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Smooth Torkies require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Bordernese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-15 pound (3 - 7 kg) Smooth Torkie feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 40-80 pound (18 - 36 kg) Bordernese feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Smooth Torkie is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Bordernese is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Torkie is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Bordernese is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

The Smooth Torkie is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Borderneses can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Smooth Torkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Borderneses make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Smooth Torkies are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Borderneses are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.