Bearded Collie vs Border Terrier
Compare the Bearded Collie to the Border Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Border Terriers.
Bearded Collie
Border Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
20-22 Inches
10-16 Inches
Weight
40-60 Pounds
11-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Bearded Collie
Border Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Unspecified
Origin Year
1500 AD
1700 AD
Bearded Collie
Border Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bearded Collie
Border Terrier
Bearded Collie
Border Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bearded Collie
Border Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Bearded Collie
Border Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low to Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Bearded Collie
Border Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bearded Collie
Border Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Bearded Collie
Border Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bearded Collie
Border Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Bearded Collie
Border Terrier
Bearded Collie
Border Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Coat Length
Long
Short
Bearded Collie
Border Terrier
