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- Border Collie Versus Akita Chow: Introduction
- Border Collie versus Akita Chow: Overview
- Border Collie versus Akita Chow: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Border Collie and the Akita Chow
- The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Akita Chow
- Size Comparison of the Border Collie versus Akita Chow
- Lifespan of Border Collie versus Akita Chow
- Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Akita Chow
- Do Border Collies shed more than Akita Chows?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Akita Chow?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Border Collie or the Akita Chow?
- Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Akita Chows?
- Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Akita Chow?
- Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Akita Chow
- How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Akita Chows?
- Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Akita Chow?
- Do Border Collies Bark and Howl? What about Akita Chows?
- Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Akita Chows Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Akita Chow
- Can Border Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Akita Chows Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Border Collie Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Border Collie versus Akita Chow. Which One is a Better Pet?
Border Collie Versus Akita Chow: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Border Collie and the Akita Chow? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Border Collie and the Akita Chow better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Border Collie and the Akita Chow.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Border Collie and the Akita Chow is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Border Collie and for the Akita Chow. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Border Collie and the Akita Chow.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Border Collie or the Akita Chow.
Note that the border collie breed comes in two varieties based on coat texture. There is the smooth-coat border collie and the rough-coat border collie. Read our article on rough-coat border collie versus smooth-coat border collie.
Furthermore, the border collie dog breed is very different from the collie dog breed. Learn about the differences between these two dog breeds in our border collie versus collie article.
Finally, just like the border collie, the collie also comes in two varieties. There is the rough collie and the smooth collie. To learn about the differences and similarities between them, check out our article on rough collie versus smooth collie.
Border Collie versus Akita Chow: Overview
A very important difference between the Border Collie and the Akita Chow is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Border Collie is a medium-sized dog while the Akita Chow is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Border Collie belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
On the other hand, the Akita Chow belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Border Collie versus Akita Chow: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Border Collie to the Akita Chow based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Border Collie and the Akita Chow
| Factor | Border Collie | Akita Chow |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Height | 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder | 23 to 25 inches |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 30 to 45 pounds | 88 to 145 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $1000 | No Data |
| Price Range | $600 – $1250 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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No Data |
*Data from AKC.org (The American Kennel Club),dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (The American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Border Collie in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Akita Chow. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Border Collie is 80 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Akita Chow is 55 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Border Collie is a better pet than the Akita Chow. So, you should get a Border Collie!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Border Collie and the Akita Chow
Below is a list of where the Border Collie and the Akita Chow are most different:
The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Akita Chow
The Border Collie and the Akita Chow are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Border Collie and the Akita Chow are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Border Collie versus Akita Chow
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Border Collie and the Akita Chow.
The Border Collie weighs 30 to 45 pounds when fully grown. The Border Collie is 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Akita Chow weighs 88 to 145 pounds when fully grown. The Akita Chow is 23 to 25 inches when fully grown.
Here is our article on Border Collie size, Border Collie growth, and Border Collie weight.
Lifespan of Border Collie versus Akita Chow
The lifespan of the Border Collie is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Border Collie is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of the Akita Chow is between 10 to 12 years . The average lifespan of the Akita Chow is 11.0 years.
The Border Collie lives longer than the Akita Chow.
Go to this article to learn more about Border Collie lifespan and how long Border Collie live.
Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Akita Chow
Border Collies do not like to be left alone.
Akita Chows do not like to be left alone.
Do Border Collies shed more than Akita Chows?
Border Collies shed moderately.
Check out our articles to learn more on how to minimize shedding in Border Collies, and on how to groom a Border Collie
Akita Chows shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Akita Chow?
Border Collies are moderately easy to groom.
To learn more about how to properly groom a Border Collie, check out our article on how to groom a Border Collie.
Learn more on how to take care of a Border Collie here.
Akita Chows require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Border Collie or the Akita Chow?
Border Collies get along fairly well with other dogs.
Akita Chows do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Akita Chows?
Border Collies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Border Collie make a good addition to a family. They love kids and kids love them.
Learn about Border Collie temperament here.
Akita Chows are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.
Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Akita Chow?
Border Collies are very easy to train.
Akita Chows are not easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Akita Chow
Border Collies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Akita Chows drool moderately.
How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Akita Chows?
Border Collies get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Akita Chows do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Akita Chow?
Border Collies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Akita Chows have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Border Collies Bark and Howl? What about Akita Chows?
Border Collies are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Akita Chows are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Akita Chows Tolerate Cold Weather?
Border Collies can very well tolerate cold weather.
Akita Chows can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Akita Chow
Border Collies have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Akita Chows have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Border Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Akita Chows Tolerate Hot Weather?
Border Collies can tolerate hot weather.
Akita Chows cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Is the Border Collie Better for Apartment Owners than the Akita Chow?
Border Collies do not adapt well to apartment living.
Akita Chows do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Border Collie or the Akita Chow?
Border Collies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Akita Chows are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Border Collie Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Border Collie compares to other breeds aside from the Akita Chow. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Border Collie to other breeds:
Border Collie versus German Wirehaired Pointer Border Collie versus Keeshond Border Collie versus Coton de Tulear Border Collie versus Cavachon Border Collie versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Border Collie versus Belgian Malinois Border Collie versus Gordon Setter Border Collie versus Akbash Border Collie versus Saluki Border Collie versus Yorkipoo Border Collie versus German Pinscher Border Collie versus American Eskimo Dog Border Collie versus Boston Terrier Border Collie versus Belgian Tervuren Border Collie versus Yorkshire Terrier Border Collie versus Irish Water Spaniel Border Collie versus Bedlington Terrier Border Collie versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Border Collie versus Norwegian Lundehund Border Collie versus English Cocker Spaniel Border Collie versus Newfoundland
Conclusion: Border Collie versus Akita Chow. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Border Collie and the Akita Chow better suits you and your family.
