Border Collie vs Maltese

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

Border Collie vs Maltese
Border Collie
Maltese
Border Collie
Maltese
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General Details
Border Collie
Maltese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Border Collie
Maltese
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Malta
Origin Year
1860 AD
-200 BC
Temperament
Border Collie
Maltese
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Border Collie
Maltese
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
Border Collie
Maltese
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Border Collie
Maltese
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Grooming Needs
Border Collie
Maltese
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Collie
Maltese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Border Collie
Maltese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Border Collie
Maltese
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
None
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Above Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
None
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
None
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Collie
Maltese
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Border Collie
Maltese
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Collie eye anomaly
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Shaker syndrome
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Collie
Maltese
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Border Collie
Maltese
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
White
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