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- Border Collie Versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Introduction
- Border Collie versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Overview
- Border Collie versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Border Collie and the Estrela Mountain Dog
- The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Estrela Mountain Dog
- Size Comparison of the Border Collie versus Estrela Mountain Dog
- Lifespan of Border Collie versus Estrela Mountain Dog
- Temperament of the Estrela Mountain Dog Versus the Border Collie
- Price of Border Collie versus Price of Estrela Mountain Dog
- Health Problems of Border Collie versus Health Problems of Estrela Mountain Dog
- Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Estrela Mountain Dog
- Do Border Collies shed more than Estrela Mountain Dogs?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Border Collie or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
- Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Estrela Mountain Dogs?
- Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
- Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Estrela Mountain Dog
- How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Estrela Mountain Dogs?
- Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
- Do Border Collies Bark and Howl? What about Estrela Mountain Dogs?
- Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Estrela Mountain Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Estrela Mountain Dog
- Can Border Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Estrela Mountain Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Border Collie Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Border Collie versus Estrela Mountain Dog. Which One is a Better Pet?
Border Collie Versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Border Collie and the Estrela Mountain Dog? 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 Estrela Mountain Dog 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 Estrela Mountain Dog.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Border Collie and the Estrela Mountain Dog 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 Estrela Mountain Dog. 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 Estrela Mountain Dog.
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 Estrela Mountain Dog.
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 Estrela Mountain Dog: Overview
A very important difference between the Border Collie and the Estrela Mountain Dog is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Border Collie is a medium-sized dog while the Estrela Mountain Dog is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, both the Border Collie and the Estrela Mountain Dog are Herding Dogs. This means both the Border Collie and the Estrela Mountain Dog 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 Estrela Mountain Dog: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Border Collie to the Estrela Mountain Dog 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 Estrela Mountain Dog
| Factor | Border Collie | Estrela Mountain Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 11 to 15 years |
| Height | 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder | 24 to 30 inches |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 30 to 45 pounds | 75 to 130 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 13.0 years |
| Average Price | $1000 | $2000 |
| Price Range | $600 – $1250 | $2000 – $2000 |
| Temperament Score | 82.4 percent | 100.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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 Estrela Mountain Dog. 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 Estrela Mountain Dog is 85 out of 125.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Estrela Mountain Dog, we still believe that the Border Collie is a better pet than the Estrela Mountain Dog.
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!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Border Collie and the Estrela Mountain Dog
Below is a list of where the Border Collie and the Estrela Mountain Dog are most different:
The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Estrela Mountain Dog
The Border Collie and the Estrela Mountain Dog are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Border Collie and the Estrela Mountain Dog are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Border Collie versus Estrela Mountain Dog
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Border Collie and the Estrela Mountain Dog.
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 Estrela Mountain Dog weighs 75 to 130 pounds when fully grown. The Estrela Mountain Dog is 24 to 30 inches when fully grown.
Here is our article on Border Collie size, Border Collie growth, and Border Collie weight.
Lifespan of Border Collie versus Estrela Mountain Dog
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 Estrela Mountain Dog is between 11 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Estrela Mountain Dog is 13.0 years.
The Border Collie lives longer than the Estrela Mountain Dog.
Go to this article to learn more about Border Collie lifespan and how long Border Collie live.
Temperament of the Estrela Mountain Dog Versus the Border Collie
The Estrela Mountain Dog has a better temperament than the Border Collie.
This is because the temperament score for the Estrela Mountain Dog is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Border Collie is 82.4 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 100.0 percent, the Estrela Mountain Dog has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Border Collie and the Estrela Mountain Dog by measuring the temperaments of 312 Border Collies and 1 Estrela Mountain Dogs.
Price of Border Collie versus Price of Estrela Mountain Dog
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 Estrela Mountain Dog puppy is $2000. The price of the Estrela Mountain Dog typically ranges from $2000 – $2000. However, the price of the Estrela Mountain Dog can be as low as $2000 and as high as $2000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 1 Estrela Mountain Dog puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Estrela Mountain Dog is more expensive than the Border Collie.
| Border Collie | Estrela Mountain Dog | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1000 | $2000 |
| Price Range | $600 to $1250 | $2000 to $2000 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Border Collie and Estrela Mountain Dog. For different price points, the charts show how many Border Collie puppies or how many Estrela Mountain Dog 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 Estrela Mountain Dogs
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Border Collie puppy or the Estrela Mountain Dog 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
Health Problems of Border Collie versus Health Problems of Estrela Mountain Dog
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 Estrela Mountain Dog 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 Estrela Mountain Dog.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Border Collie than for the Estrela Mountain Dog.
13 health tests are recommended for Border Collie while 4 tests are recommended for the Estrela Mountain Dog.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Border Collies and in Estrela Mountain Dogs.
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:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Border Collies here.
Estrela Mountain Dog Health Problems
Estrela Mountain Dogs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Estrela Mountain Dog 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 Estrela Mountain Dog puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Estrela Mountain Dog 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 Estrela Mountain Dogs for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Estrela Mountain Dogs here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Estrela Mountain Dog
Border Collies do not like to be left alone.
Estrela Mountain Dogs can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Border Collies shed more than Estrela Mountain Dogs?
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
Estrela Mountain Dogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
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.
Estrela Mountain Dogs 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 Estrela Mountain Dog?
Border Collies get along fairly well with other dogs.
Estrela Mountain Dogs get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Estrela Mountain Dogs?
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.
Estrela Mountain Dogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Border Collies are very easy to train.
Estrela Mountain Dogs are very easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Estrela Mountain Dog
Border Collies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Estrela Mountain Dogs drool moderately.
How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Estrela Mountain Dogs?
Border Collies get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Estrela Mountain Dogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Border Collies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Estrela Mountain Dogs 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 Estrela Mountain Dogs?
Border Collies are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Estrela Mountain Dogs bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Estrela Mountain Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Border Collies can very well tolerate cold weather.
Estrela Mountain Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Estrela Mountain Dog
Border Collies have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Estrela Mountain Dogs 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 Estrela Mountain Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Border Collies can tolerate hot weather.
Estrela Mountain Dogs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Border Collie Better for Apartment Owners than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Border Collies do not adapt well to apartment living.
Estrela Mountain Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Border Collie or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Border Collies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Estrela Mountain Dogs are OK 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 Estrela Mountain Dog. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Border Collie to other breeds:
Border Collie versus Bearded Collie Border Collie versus Toy Fox Terrier Border Collie versus Kishu Ken Border Collie versus Basset Hound Border Collie versus French Bulldog Border Collie versus Mudi Border Collie versus Labradoodle Border Collie versus Curly-Coated Retriever Border Collie versus Schnoodle Border Collie versus Mountain Cur Border Collie versus French Spaniel Border Collie versus Fila Brasileiro Border Collie versus Whoodle Border Collie versus Brussels Griffon Border Collie versus Welsh Terrier Border Collie versus Irish Terrier Border Collie versus Spanish MastiffConclusion: Border Collie versus Estrela Mountain Dog. 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 Estrela Mountain Dog better suits you and your family.
