Border Collie vs Welsh Springer Spaniel
Compare Border Collies to Welsh Springer Spaniels. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Border Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
17-19 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
35-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1860 AD
-5000 BC
Border Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Border Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
High
Border Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low to Medium
Drool
None
Low
Border Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Border Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Border Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Border Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Border Collie
Welsh Springer Spaniel
