Bearded Collie vs Border Collie
Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie is a lively and friendly dog known for its alert and cheerful temperament.
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Border Collie
The Border Collie is known for its extraordinary intelligence and love of work.
View profile→| Attribute | Bearded Collie | Border Collie |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Height | 51 - 56 cm | 46 - 56 cm |
| Weight | 23 kg | 19 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 13 years | 14 years |
| FCI Group | Sheepdogs and Cattledogs | Sheepdogs and Cattledogs |
| Grooming | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Energy Level | Very high | Very high |
| Trainability | Medium | High |
| Child Friendly | High | Low |
| Character | The Bearded Collie is a lively and friendly dog known for its alert and cheerful temperament. | The Border Collie is known for its extraordinary intelligence and love of work. |
Comparison
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Summary
The Bearded Collie is a medium dog (23 kg) with a life expectancy of 13 years. The Border Collie is medium (19 kg) and lives 14 years. For grooming, the Bearded Collie rates medium, the Border Collie low. The Bearded Collie scores high for child-friendliness, the Border Collie low. For beginners, the Border Collie is the better choice. For families with children, the Bearded Collie is more suitable.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Border Collie has high trainability with very high energy
Border CollieFor Families
Bearded Collie has high child-friendliness
Bearded CollieFor Active People
Both breeds are comparable
Low Maintenance
Border Collie: grooming low, shedding medium
Border CollieFor Apartments
Both breeds are comparable
Frequently Asked Questions
The Bearded Collie is a medium dog (23 kg) with very high energy. The Border Collie is medium (19 kg) with very high energy. The Bearded Collie lives 13 years, the Border Collie 14 years.