Border Collie vs Schipperke

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

Border Collie vs Schipperke
Border Collie
Schipperke
Border Collie
Schipperke
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General Details
Border Collie
Schipperke
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
10-13 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Border Collie
Schipperke
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Belgium
Origin Year
1860 AD
1880 AD
Temperament
Border Collie
Schipperke
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Border Collie
Schipperke
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Collie
Schipperke
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Border Collie
Schipperke
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Border Collie
Schipperke
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Low to Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Collie
Schipperke
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Border Collie
Schipperke
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Border Collie
Schipperke
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Collie
Schipperke
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Border Collie
Schipperke
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Collie eye anomaly
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Collie
Schipperke
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Border Collie
Schipperke
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
Black
Blue
Brown
Chocolate
Cream
Gold
Red
White
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