Boxer vs Collie
Compare the Boxer to the Collie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Collies.
Boxer
Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-16 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
50-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Collie
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1894 AD
1800 AD
Boxer
Collie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Collie
Boxer
Collie
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
25-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Collie
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Boxer
Collie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
High
High to Very High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
None
Low
Boxer
Collie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boxer
Collie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Boxer
Collie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Collie
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-16 Years
Boxer
Collie
Boxer
Collie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Long
Boxer
Collie
