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- Border Collie Versus Chorkie: Introduction
- Border Collie versus Chorkie: Overview
- Border Collie versus Chorkie: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Border Collie and the Chorkie
- The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Chorkie
- Size Comparison of the Border Collie versus Chorkie
- Lifespan of Border Collie versus Chorkie
- Price of Border Collie versus Price of Chorkie
- Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Chorkie
- Do Border Collies shed more than Chorkies?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Chorkie?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Border Collie or the Chorkie?
- Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Chorkies?
- Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Chorkie?
- Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Chorkie
- How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Chorkies?
- Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Chorkie?
- Do Border Collies Bark and Howl? What about Chorkies?
- Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Chorkie
- Can Border Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Border Collie Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Border Collie versus Chorkie. Which One is a Better Pet?
Border Collie Versus Chorkie: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Border Collie and the Chorkie? 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 Chorkie 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 Chorkie.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Border Collie and the Chorkie 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 Chorkie. 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 Chorkie.
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 Chorkie.
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 Chorkie: Overview
A very important difference between the Border Collie and the Chorkie is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Border Collie is a medium-sized dog while the Chorkie is a tiny-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 Chorkie belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Border Collie versus Chorkie: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Border Collie to the Chorkie 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 Chorkie
| Factor | Border Collie | Chorkie |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Height | 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder | 6 to 9 inches |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 30 to 45 pounds | 8 to 15 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 13.5 years |
| Average Price | $1000 | $970 |
| Price Range | $600 – $1250 | $600 – $1199 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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 Chorkie. 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 Chorkie is 79 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Border Collie is a better pet than the Chorkie. So, you should get a Border Collie!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Border Collie and the Chorkie
Below is a list of where the Border Collie and the Chorkie are most different:
The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Chorkie
The Border Collie and the Chorkie are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Border Collie and the Chorkie are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Border Collie versus Chorkie
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Border Collie and the Chorkie.
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 Chorkie weighs 8 to 15 pounds when fully grown. The Chorkie is 6 to 9 inches when fully grown.
Here is our article on Border Collie size, Border Collie growth, and Border Collie weight.
Lifespan of Border Collie versus Chorkie
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 Chorkie is between 12 to 15 years . The average lifespan of the Chorkie is 13.5 years.
The Chorkie lives as long as the Border Collie.
Go to this article to learn more about Border Collie lifespan and how long Border Collie live.
Price of Border Collie versus Price of Chorkie
The average price of the Border Collie puppy is $1000. The price of the Border Collie typically ranges from $600 – $1250. However, the price of a Border Collie can be as low as $100 and as high as $5500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1009 Border Collie puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Chorkie puppy is $970. The price of the Chorkie typically ranges from $600 – $1199. However, the price of the Chorkie can be as low as $200 and as high as $3500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 201 Chorkie puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Border Collie is more expensive than the Chorkie.
| Border Collie | Chorkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1000 | $970 |
| Price Range | $600 to $1250 | $600 to $1199 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Border Collie and Chorkie. For different price points, the charts show how many Border Collie puppies or how many Chorkie puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Border Collies. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Chorkies
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Border Collie puppy or the Chorkie puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Go to this article to learn more about Border Collie cost and price.
Check out our list of best Border Collie breeders here
Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Chorkie
Border Collies do not like to be left alone.
Chorkies do not like to be left alone.
Do Border Collies shed more than Chorkies?
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
Chorkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Chorkie?
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.
Chorkies are moderately easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Border Collie or the Chorkie?
Border Collies get along fairly well with other dogs.
Chorkies get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Chorkies?
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.
Chorkies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Chorkie?
Border Collies are very easy to train.
Chorkies are fairly easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Chorkie
Border Collies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Chorkies do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Chorkies?
Border Collies get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Chorkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Chorkie?
Border Collies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Chorkies have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Do Border Collies Bark and Howl? What about Chorkies?
Border Collies are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Chorkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather?
Border Collies can very well tolerate cold weather.
Chorkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Chorkie
Border Collies have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Chorkies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Border Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather?
Border Collies can tolerate hot weather.
Chorkies cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Is the Border Collie Better for Apartment Owners than the Chorkie?
Border Collies do not adapt well to apartment living.
Chorkies adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Border Collie or the Chorkie?
Border Collies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Chorkies are very good 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 Chorkie. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Border Collie to other breeds:
Border Collie versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Border Collie versus Goldendoodle Border Collie versus Tibetan Spaniel Border Collie versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Border Collie versus Border Terrier Border Collie versus American Staffordshire Terrier Border Collie versus Shetland Sheepdog Border Collie versus Saint Bernard Border Collie versus Westiepoo Border Collie versus Cockalier Border Collie versus Standard Poodle Border Collie versus Lakeland Terrier Border Collie versus Chow Chow Border Collie versus Bolognese Border Collie versus Belgian TervurenConclusion: Border Collie versus Chorkie. 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 Chorkie better suits you and your family.
