Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel

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

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - The English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniel is the most friendly between the breeds.
Grooming - The Border Collie is easier to groom than the English Springer Spaniel.
Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Border Collie has the highest tendency to bark between the two.

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Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel

Breed Name	Border Collie	English Springer Spaniel
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	12-15 yrs.	9-15 yrs.
Height	18-22 in.	18-22 in.
Weight	27-45 lb	45-55 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	UK (England)	Spain
Origin Year	1860 AD	1700 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Good	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Loving Stubborn Willing To Please	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	No	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	Yes
Medium Yard	Yes	Yes
Large Yard	Yes	No
Temperature Tolerance ¹	30°F to 80°F	40°F to 85°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	Medium-High
Exercise Required	High	Medium-High
Top Running Speed	28 mph	26 mph
Strength	High	Medium
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Medium
Shedding	Low	Medium
Dander	Low	Medium
Drool Amount	None	Low

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.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Border Collie	English Springer Spaniel
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	Yes	Yes
Focused & Patient	No	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Below Average
Chasing	Below Average	High
Follow Commands	Average	Below Average
Fighting	Below Average	Very Low
Guarding	Below Average	Below Average
Herding	High	Below Average
Hunting	Below Average	High
Protection	Below Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Below Average	Below Average
Sledding	Below Average	Below Average
Watch	Average	Below Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Border Collie	English Springer Spaniel
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-15 yrs.	9-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Allergies	Yes	Yes
Collie Eye Anomaly	Yes	No
Ear Infections	No	Yes
Ectropion	No	Yes
Epilepsy	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	Yes
Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Yes	No
Pfk Deficiency	No	Yes
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	Yes	Yes
Retinal Dysplasia	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Border Collie	English Springer Spaniel
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Coat Texture
Silky	Yes	No
Straight	Yes	Yes
Wavy	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Medium	Yes	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	Yes
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, & Tan	No	Yes
Lemon & White	No	Yes
Liver & White	No	Yes
Liver, White, & Tan	No	Yes
Orange & White	No	Yes
Red & White	No	Yes
White & Liver	No	Yes