Border Collie vs German Shepherd
Border Collie
The Border Collie is known for its extraordinary intelligence and love of work.
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German Shepherd
The German Shepherd is an extremely intelligent and eager-to-learn breed distinguished by its versatility and work ethic.
View profile→| Attribute | Border Collie | German Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Medium | Large |
| Height | 46 - 56 cm | 56 - 66 cm |
| Weight | 19 kg | 31 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 14 years | 13 years |
| FCI Group | Sheepdogs and Cattledogs | Sheepdogs and Cattledogs |
| Grooming | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | High |
| Energy Level | Very high | Very high |
| Trainability | High | High |
| Child Friendly | Low | Medium |
| Character | The Border Collie is known for its extraordinary intelligence and love of work. | The German Shepherd is an extremely intelligent and eager-to-learn breed distinguished by its versatility and work ethic. |
Comparison
Border Collie
German Shepherd
Summary
The Border Collie is a medium dog (19 kg) with a life expectancy of 14 years. The German Shepherd is large (31 kg) and lives 13 years. For grooming, the Border Collie rates low, the German Shepherd low. The Border Collie scores low for child-friendliness, the German Shepherd medium. For families with children, the German Shepherd is more suitable.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Both breeds are comparable
For Families
German Shepherd has medium child-friendliness
German ShepherdFor Active People
Both breeds are comparable
Low Maintenance
Border Collie: grooming low, shedding medium
Border CollieFor Apartments
Border Collie is medium with very high energy
Border CollieFrequently Asked Questions
The Border Collie is a medium dog (19 kg) with very high energy. The German Shepherd is large (31 kg) with very high energy. The Border Collie lives 14 years, the German Shepherd 13 years.