Border Collie vs Golden Collie
Compare Border Collies to Golden Collies. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Border Collie
Golden Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
18-24 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Collie
Golden Collie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1860 AD
Unspecified
Border Collie
Golden Collie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Collie
Golden Collie
Border Collie
Golden Collie
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Collie
Golden Collie
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Border Collie
Golden Collie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Border Collie
Golden Collie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Border Collie
Golden Collie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Border Collie
Golden Collie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Collie
Golden Collie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Border Collie
Golden Collie
Border Collie
Golden Collie
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Long
Border Collie
Golden Collie
