Why you Should Get the Border Collie Instead of the Collie.

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Border Collie Versus Collie: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Border Collie and the Collie? 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 Collie 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 Collie.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Border Collie and the Collie 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 Collie. 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 Collie.

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 Collie.

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.

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 Collie

Border Collie versus Collie: Overview

Both the Border Collie and the Collie are similar in size. The Border Collie and the Collie are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, both the Border Collie and the Collie are Herding Dogs. This means both the Border Collie and the Collie 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.

Border Collie versus Collie: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Border Collie to the Collie 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 Collie

FactorBorder CollieCollie
Tolerates Being Alone1/52/5
Does NOT Drool5/55/5
Life Span12 to 15 years10 to 14 years
Height18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder22 to 26 inches all at the shoulder
Adapts Well To Apartment Living2/53/5
Good For Novice Owners2/54/5
General Health2/53/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl4/52/5
Dog Friendly3/54/5
Does NOT Shed3/51/5
Easy To Groom3/52/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight3/53/5
Does NOT chew on things3/53/5
Low Prey Drive3/52/5
Tendency NOT to Wander3/55/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor3/54/5
Weight30 to 45 pounds50 to 70 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather4/54/5
Tolerates Hot Weather4/53/5
Kid-Friendly4/55/5
Easygoing1/51/5
Affectionate With Family5/55/5
Friendly Toward Strangers5/54/5
Easy To Train5/54/5
Intelligence5/54/5
NOT Rambunctious1/53/5
Minimal Exercise Needs1/53/5
Potential For Playfulness5/54/5
Average Lifespan13.5 years12.0 years
Average Price$1000$1480
Price Range$600 – $1250$1000 – $1800
Temperament Score82.4 percent80.8 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Collie Eye Anomaly
  • Congenital Deafness
  • DNA Repository
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination, recommended annually until age 7
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis
  • Shoulders
  • TNS Info
  • Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Multiple Drug Sensitivity
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds3637
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds)116
    *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 Collie. 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 Collie is 83 out of 125.

    Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Collie, we still believe that the Border Collie is a better pet than the Collie.

    This is because Border Collies are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Border Collie will come out on top.

    Also, we are biased in favor of the Border Collie :-). We are for the Border Collie. So get a Border Collie!

    Border Collie versus Collie

    The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Collie

    The Border Collie and the Collie are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Border Collie and the Collie are most similar:

  • Both the Border Collie and the Collie do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Collie do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Collie do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Collie have the tendency to develop certain health problems.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Collie can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Collie can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Collie get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Collie are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Collie are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Collie are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Collie are very easy to train.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Collie are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Border Collie and the Collie are very playful.
  • Size Comparison of the Border Collie versus Collie

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Border Collie and the Collie.

    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 Collie weighs 50 to 70 pounds when fully grown. The Collie is 22 to 26 inches all at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Size of Border Collie versus Size of Collie

    Here is our article on Border Collie size, Border Collie growth, and Border Collie weight.

    Lifespan of Border Collie versus Collie

    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 Collie is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of the Collie is 12.0 years.

    The Border Collie lives longer than the Collie.

    Go to this article to learn more about Border Collie lifespan and how long Border Collie live.

    Border Collie versus Collie

    Temperament of the Collie Versus the Border Collie

    The Border Collie has a better temperament than the Collie.

    This is because the temperament score for the Border Collie is 82.4 percent while the temperament score for the Collie is 80.8 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 82.4 percent, the Border Collie has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 80.8 percent, the Collie has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Border Collie and the Collie by measuring the temperaments of 312 Border Collies and 896 Collies.

    Price of Border Collie versus Price of Collie

    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 Collie puppy is $1480. The price of the Collie typically ranges from $1000 – $1800. However, the price of the Collie can be as low as $300 and as high as $15000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 356 Collie puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Collie is more expensive than the Border Collie.

    Border Collie Collie
    Average Price $1000 $1480
    Price Range $600 to $1250 $1000 to $1800

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Border Collie and Collie. For different price points, the charts show how many Border Collie puppies or how many Collie 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 Border Collies. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Collies

    A breakdown of the prices of Collies

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Border Collie puppy or the Collie 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

    Border Collie versus Collie

    The Intelligence of the Border Collie versus the Intelligence of the Collie

    Border Collie Collie
    Intelligence Rank 1 out of 130 dog breeds 16 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After Fewer Than 5 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.

  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Border Collie has an obedience intelligence rank of 1 out of 130 dog breeds. The Border Collie belongs to the `Brightest Dogs` category. This means that Border Collies tend to learn new commands after fewer than 5 repetitions.

    The Collie has an obedience intelligence rank of 16 out of 130 dog breeds. The Collie belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that Collies tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.

    The Border Collie is more intelligent than the Collie.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Border Collie versus Popularity of Collie

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Border Collie and the Collie over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Border Collie is more popular with dog owners than the Collie. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Border Collie is 36 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Collie is 37 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Border Collie

    Popularity of Border Collie

    Popularity of Collie

    Popularity of Collie

    Year Border Collie Popularity Rank Collie Popularity Rank
    2013 44 35
    2014 40 36
    2015 38 36
    2016 38 37
    2017 38 40
    2018 35 38
    2019 33 38
    2020 32 40
    2021 31 38

    Health Problems of Border Collie versus Health Problems of Collie

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Border Collie and the Collie are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Border Collie is prone to more genetic health problems than the Collie.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Border Collie than for the Collie.

    13 health tests are recommended for Border Collie while 4 tests are recommended for the Collie.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Border Collies and in Collies.

    Border Collie Health Problems

    Border Collies are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Border Collie puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Border Collie puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Border Collie breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Border Collies for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Collie Eye Anomaly
  • Congenital Deafness
  • DNA Repository
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination, recommended annually until age 7
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis
  • Shoulders
  • TNS Info
  • Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome

  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Border Collies here.

    Collie Health Problems

    Collies are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Collie puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Collie puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Collie breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Collies for:

  • Clear By Parentage
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Multiple Drug Sensitivity
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test

  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Collies here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Border Collies and Collies

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Border Collie Breed is Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis problems.

    This is because the Border Collie ranks 2 out of 3 dog breeds for Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 102 Border Collies, 1 of them had Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Border Collies, and how common these diseases are in Border Collies relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis problems: Rank 2 out of 3 Dog Breeds
  • Baer Hearing Test problems: Rank 11 out of 21 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 13 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Shoulder problems: Rank 14 out of 22 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 30 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 49 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 116 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 117 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 132 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 135 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Collie Breed is Collie Eye Anomaly problems.

    This is because the Collie ranks 1 out of 7 dog breeds for Collie Eye Anomaly problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 114 Collies, 16 of them had Collie Eye Anomaly problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Collies, and how common these diseases are in Collies relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Collie Eye Anomaly problems: Rank 1 out of 7 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 1 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Multiple Drug Resistance (Mdr1) problems: Rank 1 out of 7 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 13 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 16 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 65 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 107 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 182 out of 198 Dog Breeds

  • The table below lists the common health problems in Border Collie and in Collie and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Border Collie and the Collie:

    Disease Border Collie Rank Collie Rank
    Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis problems 2 out of 3 dog breeds Not Common
    Baer Hearing Test problems 11 out of 21 dog breeds Not Common
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 13 out of 70 dog breeds 16 out of 70 dog breeds
    Shoulder problems 14 out of 22 dog breeds Not Common
    Dentition Database problems 30 out of 49 dog breeds 13 out of 49 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems 49 out of 115 dog breeds 65 out of 115 dog breeds
    Hips problems 116 out of 198 dog breeds 182 out of 198 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 117 out of 144 dog breeds 107 out of 144 dog breeds
    Patella problems 132 out of 145 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 135 out of 182 dog breeds 1 out of 182 dog breeds
    Collie Eye Anomaly problems Not Common 1 out of 7 dog breeds
    Multiple Drug Resistance (Mdr1) problems Not Common 1 out of 7 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Collie

    Border Collies do not like to be left alone.

    Collies do not like to be left alone.

    Do Border Collies shed more than Collies?

    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

    Collies shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Collie?

    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.

    Collies 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 Collie?

    Border Collies get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Collies get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Collies?

    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.

    Collies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Collie?

    Border Collies are very easy to train.

    Collies are very easy to train.

    Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Collie

    Border Collies do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Collies do have a very low tendency to drool.

    How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Collies?

    Border Collies get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Collies get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Collie?

    Border Collies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Collies 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 Collies?

    Border Collies are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Collies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Collies Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Border Collies can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Collies can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Collie

    Border Collies have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Collies 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 Collies Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Border Collies can tolerate hot weather.

    Collies can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Is the Border Collie Better for Apartment Owners than the Collie?

    Border Collies do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Collies adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Border Collie or the Collie?

    Border Collies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Collies 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 Collie. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Border Collie to other breeds:

    Border Collie versus Chow Chow     Border Collie versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Border Collie versus Saluki     Border Collie versus Akbash     Border Collie versus Finnish Spitz     Border Collie versus Yorkshire Terrier     Border Collie versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Border Collie versus Toy Fox Terrier     Border Collie versus Boston Terrier     Border Collie versus Morkie     Border Collie versus Skye Terrier     Border Collie versus Kooikerhondje     Border Collie versus Shiranian     Border Collie versus Norwegian Buhund     Border Collie versus Maremma Sheepdog     Border Collie versus Rottweiler     Border Collie versus English Setter     

    Conclusion: Border Collie versus Collie. 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 Collie better suits you and your family.