Border Collie vs Poodle

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

Border Collie vs Poodle
Border Collie
Poodle
Border Collie
Poodle
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General Details
Border Collie
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Border Collie
Poodle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1860 AD
1200 AD
Temperament
Border Collie
Poodle
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
Poodle
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Collie
Poodle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Border Collie
Poodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Border Collie
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Collie
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Border Collie
Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Border Collie
Poodle
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Collie
Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Border Collie
Poodle
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Collie eye anomaly
Addison's disease
Cushing's syndrome
Bloat
Sebaceous adenitis
Optic nerve hypoplasia
Cataracts
Runny eyes
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Premature graying
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Neonatal Encephalopathy
Atrial septal defect
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Collie
Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Border Collie
Poodle
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
Apricot
Black
Black and Tan
Black and White
Blue
Brown
Cream
Gray
Red
Silver
White
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