Border Collie vs Siberian Husky

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

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
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General Details
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
20-23 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Russia
Origin Year
1860 AD
900 AD
Temperament
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
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
Siberian Husky
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
-70-65 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
None
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Above Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Collie eye anomaly
Corneal dystrophy
Cataracts
Progressive retinal atrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Breed Colors
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