Border Collie vs Old English Sheepdog

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

Border Collie vs Old English Sheepdog
Border Collie
Old English Sheepdog
Border Collie
Old English Sheepdog
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General Details
Border Collie
Old English Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-11 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Border Collie
Old English Sheepdog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1860 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Border Collie
Old English Sheepdog
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
Old English Sheepdog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Collie
Old English Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Border Collie
Old English Sheepdog
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Border Collie
Old English Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Collie
Old English Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Border Collie
Old English Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Border Collie
Old English Sheepdog
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Collie
Old English Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-11 Years
Health Concerns
Border Collie
Old English Sheepdog
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Collie eye anomaly
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Heat intolerance
Diabetes
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Collie
Old English Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Border Collie
Old English Sheepdog
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Gold
Gold
Lilac
Lilac
Red
Red
Red Merle
Red Merle
Sable
Sable
White and Black
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Blue
White and Blue Merle
White and Blue Merle
White and Red
White and Red
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue and White
Blue and White
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle and White
Brown
Brown
Gray
Gray
Gray and White
Gray and White
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