Border Collie vs Smooth Collie
Border Collie
The Border Collie is known for its extraordinary intelligence and love of work.
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Smooth Collie
The Smooth Collie is an intelligent and adaptable dog with a friendly and balanced temperament.
View profile→| Attribute | Border Collie | Smooth Collie |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Height | 46 - 56 cm | 51 - 61 cm |
| Weight | 19 kg | 23 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 14 years | 13 years |
| FCI Group | Sheepdogs and Cattledogs | Sheepdogs and Cattledogs |
| Grooming | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Low |
| Energy Level | Very high | High |
| Trainability | High | High |
| Child Friendly | Low | High |
| Character | The Border Collie is known for its extraordinary intelligence and love of work. | The Smooth Collie is an intelligent and adaptable dog with a friendly and balanced temperament. |
Comparison
Border Collie
Smooth Collie
Summary
The Border Collie is a medium dog (19 kg) with a life expectancy of 14 years. The Smooth Collie is medium (23 kg) and lives 13 years. For grooming, the Border Collie rates low, the Smooth Collie low. The Border Collie scores low for child-friendliness, the Smooth Collie high. For beginners, the Smooth Collie is the better choice.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Smooth Collie has high trainability with high energy
Smooth CollieFor Families
Smooth Collie has high child-friendliness
Smooth CollieFor Active People
Border Collie has very high energy level
Border CollieLow Maintenance
Smooth Collie: grooming low, shedding low
Smooth CollieFor Apartments
Smooth Collie is medium with high energy
Smooth CollieFrequently Asked Questions
The Border Collie is a medium dog (19 kg) with very high energy. The Smooth Collie is medium (23 kg) with high energy. The Border Collie lives 14 years, the Smooth Collie 13 years.