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.

Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel
Border Collie
English Springer Spaniel
Border Collie
English Springer Spaniel
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General Details
Border Collie
English Springer Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
9-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
45-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Border Collie
English Springer Spaniel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Spain
Origin Year
1860 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Border Collie
English Springer Spaniel
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
English Springer Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Collie
English Springer Spaniel
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Border Collie
English Springer Spaniel
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Border Collie
English Springer Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Collie
English Springer Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Border Collie
English Springer Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Border Collie
English Springer Spaniel
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Collie
English Springer Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
9-15 Years
Health Concerns
Border Collie
English Springer Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Collie eye anomaly
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Ectropion
Retinal dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase deficiency
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Collie
English Springer Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Border Collie
English Springer Spaniel
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
Lemon and White
Liver and White
Orange and White
Red and White
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