Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Compare the Border Collie to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Collies and American Pit Bull Terriers.

Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Border Collie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Border Collie
American Pit Bull Terrier
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General Details
Border Collie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Border Collie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1860 AD
1898 AD
Temperament
Border Collie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Border Collie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Collie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Border Collie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Border Collie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Collie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Border Collie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Border Collie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Collie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Border Collie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Collie eye anomaly
Hip dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Skin allergies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Collie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Border Collie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Gold
Gold
Lilac
Lilac
Red
Red
Red Merle
Red Merle
Sable
Sable
White and Black
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Blue
White and Blue Merle
White and Blue Merle
White and Red
White and Red
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue, White, and Tan
Blue, White, and Tan
Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate and Tan
Chocolate and Tan
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn and White
Fawn and White
Light Fawn
Light Fawn
White
White
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