Joel

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0-6 months|Border Terrier, Cairn Terrier|Male|Small|Fresno, CA

🤗Affectionate🧠SmartCouch Potato

Joel

Available

0-6 months|Border Terrier, Cairn Terrier|Male|Small|Fresno, CA

🤗Affectionate🧠SmartCouch Potato

About Joel

About Border Terrier Dogs

Border Terriers are small, tough working terriers with a distinctive otter-shaped head and wiry coat. Originally bred to hunt foxes along the English-Scottish border, they have the stamina and drive of a much larger dog packed into a compact body. They are one of the most balanced terrier breeds.

Adopting a Border Terrier brings an affectionate, adaptable companion into your home. They are good with children, get along with other dogs, and can happily live in an apartment or a country house. Their moderate exercise needs and friendly nature make them versatile family pets.

Temperament

AffectionateHappyObedientPlucky

Size

Small (11-16 lbs)

Exercise

Moderate

Good With

Kids, Dogs, Apartments

Lifespan

12-15 years

Health notes: May develop hip dysplasia, heart defects, and seizures. Their wiry coat needs hand-stripping a few times per year.

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Adopting in Fresno, CA

Fresno's central California location and affordable living make it a great city for pet adoption. Local shelters have many wonderful animals looking for forever homes in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley.

With proximity to Yosemite and Kings Canyon, pleasant spring and fall weather, and spacious neighborhoods, Fresno offers adopted pets plenty of room to roam and thrive. Visit a local shelter and find your perfect match.

Local Climate & Pet Care

Winter

38°F to 55°F

Dec – Feb

Fresno winters are cool and foggy, with dense Tule fog reducing visibility dramatically from December through February. Keep walks to familiar, well-lit areas during fog events. The cool temperatures are comfortable for pets, though mornings can be damp and chilly.

Spring

48°F to 80°F

Mar – May

Spring brings ideal temperatures for outdoor pet activities as fog lifts and days lengthen. Wildflowers bloom in the foothills east of town and along local trails. This is one of the best seasons for exploring Woodward Park and the San Joaquin River Parkway with your pet.

Summer

65°F to 100°F

Jun – Aug

Hot, dry summers demand limiting outdoor time and providing plenty of shade and water. Air quality in the San Joaquin Valley can be poor, so keep pets indoors on bad air days. Walk early morning only and always test pavement temperature before heading out.

Fall

50°F to 82°F

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