Bearded Collie vs Border Collie

Compare the Bearded Collie to the Border Collie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Border Collies.

Bearded Collie vs Border Collie
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
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General Details
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
20-22 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
40-60 Pounds
27-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1860 AD
Temperament
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low to Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Arthritis
Eye diseases
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Collie eye anomaly
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Breed Colors
Black
Blue
Brown
Fawn
Black
Blue
Blue Merle
Gold
Lilac
Red
Red Merle
Sable
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Blue Merle
White and Red
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