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.

Border Collie vs Brittany
Border Collie
Brittany
Border Collie
Brittany
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General Details
Border Collie
Brittany
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-13 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Border Collie
Brittany
Origin Country
United Kingdom
France
Origin Year
1860 AD
1907 AD
Temperament
Border Collie
Brittany
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Border Collie
Brittany
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Collie
Brittany
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Border Collie
Brittany
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Border Collie
Brittany
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
High
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Collie
Brittany
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Border Collie
Brittany
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Border Collie
Brittany
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Collie
Brittany
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-13 Years
Health Concerns
Border Collie
Brittany
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Collie eye anomaly
Hip dysplasia
Luxating patella
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Glaucoma
Cerebellar ataxia
Hemophilia A
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Collie
Brittany
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Border Collie
Brittany
Breed Colors
Black
Blue
Blue Merle
Gold
Lilac
Red
Red Merle
Sable
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Blue Merle
White and Red
Black and White
Liver and White
Liver Roan
Orange and White
Orange Roan
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