Border Collie vs Lurcher
Compare the Border Collie to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Collies and Lurchers.
Border Collie
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Collie
Lurcher
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1860 AD
1400 AD
Border Collie
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Collie
Lurcher
Border Collie
Lurcher
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Collie
Lurcher
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Border Collie
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Border Collie
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Border Collie
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Collie
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Collie
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-15 Years
Border Collie
Lurcher
Border Collie
Lurcher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Border Collie
Lurcher
