Groenendael vs Border Collie
Compare the Groenendael to the Border Collie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Groenendaels and Border Collies.
Groenendael
Border Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
60-75 Pounds
27-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Groenendael
Border Collie
Origin Country
Belgium
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1890 AD
1860 AD
Groenendael
Border Collie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Groenendael
Border Collie
Groenendael
Border Collie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Groenendael
Border Collie
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
High
Groenendael
Border Collie
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
None
Groenendael
Border Collie
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Groenendael
Border Collie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Groenendael
Border Collie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Groenendael
Border Collie
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Groenendael
Border Collie
Groenendael
Border Collie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Groenendael
Border Collie
