Border Collie vs Brittany
Compare the Border Collie to the Brittany. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Collies and Brittanys.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Brittany is a good choice for new owners, whereas the Border Collie is not recommended for new/inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Brittany is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - Both the Border Collie and Brittany are easy to groom.
- Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Border Collie has the highest tendency to bark between the two.
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| Breed Name | Border Collie | Brittany |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-13 yrs. |
| Height | 18-22 in. | 17-20 in. |
| Weight | 27-45 lb | 30-40 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | UK (England) | France |
| Origin Year | 1860 AD | 1907 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | Yes | No |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 80°F | 45°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Very High |
| Exercise Required | High | High-Very High |
| Top Running Speed | 28 mph | 30 mph |
| Strength | High | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium |
| Shedding | Low | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | High |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Border Collie | Brittany |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Very Low |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Very Low |
| Guarding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Herding | High | Below Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | High |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | Average | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Border Collie | Brittany |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-13 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Collie Eye Anomaly | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | Yes | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | No | Yes |
| Osteochondrosis Dissecans | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Border Collie | Brittany |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | No |
| Shaggy | No | Yes |
| Wavy | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Short | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | No |
| Blue | Yes | No |
| Blue Merle | Yes | No |
| Brindle | Yes | No |
| Gold | Yes | No |
| Lilac | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| Red Merle | Yes | No |
| Sable | Yes | No |
| Sable Merle | Yes | No |
| Saddleback Sable | Yes | No |
| White & Black | Yes | No |
| White & Blue | Yes | No |
| White & Blue Merle | Yes | No |
| White & Red | Yes | No |
| White & Red Merle | Yes | No |
| White Ticked | Yes | No |
| Black & White | No | Yes |
| Black, White & Orange | No | Yes |
| Blue Roan | No | Yes |
| Liver & White | No | Yes |
| Liver Roan | No | Yes |
| Liver, White & Orange | No | Yes |
| Orange & White | No | Yes |
| Orange Roan | No | Yes |