Border Terrier 1 Temperament: Affectionate, Happy, Plucky 2 AKC Breed Popularity: Ranks 88 of 197 3 Height: 12-15 inches 4 Weight: 13-15.5 pounds (male), 11.5-14 pounds (female) 5 Life Expectancy: 12-15 years 6 Group: Terrier Group The AKC has grouped all of the breeds that it registers into seven categories, or groups, roughly... More ...