Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier

Compare the Border Collie to the Jack Russell Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Collies and Jack Russell Terriers.

Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier
Border Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Border Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
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General Details
Border Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Border Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1860 AD
1819 AD
Temperament
Border Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Border Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Border Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Border Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Border Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Border Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Health Concerns
Border Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Collie eye anomaly
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Glaucoma
Deafness
Lens luxation
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Border Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
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
Tri-Color
White and Black
White and Brown
White and Cream
White and Tan
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