Last Updated: Mar 09, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Border Collie Versus Lancashire Heeler: Introduction
- Border Collie versus Lancashire Heeler: Overview
- Border Collie versus Lancashire Heeler: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Border Collie and the Lancashire Heeler
- The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Lancashire Heeler
- Size (Weight and Height) of Border Collie versus Lancashire Heeler
- Lifespan of Border Collie versus Lancashire Heeler
- Price of Border Collie versus Price of Lancashire Heeler
- Adopting the Border Collie versus Adopting the Lancashire Heeler
- Health Problems of Border Collie versus Health Problems of Lancashire Heeler
- Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Lancashire Heeler
- Do Border Collies shed more than Lancashire Heelers?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Lancashire Heeler?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Border Collie or the Lancashire Heeler?
- Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Lancashire Heelers?
- Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Lancashire Heeler?
- Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Lancashire Heeler
- How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Lancashire Heelers?
- Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Lancashire Heeler?
- Do Border Collies Bark and Howl? What about Lancashire Heelers?
- Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Lancashire Heeler
- Can Border Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Border Collie Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Border Collie versus Lancashire Heeler. Which One is a Better Pet?
Border Collie Versus Lancashire Heeler: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Border Collie and the Lancashire Heeler? 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 Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Border Collie and the Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler. 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 Lancashire Heeler.
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 Lancashire Heeler.
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 Lancashire Heeler: Overview
A very important difference between the Border Collie and the Lancashire Heeler is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Border Collie is a medium-sized dog while the Lancashire Heeler is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, both the Border Collie and the Lancashire Heeler are Herding Dogs. This means both the Border Collie and the Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Border Collie to the Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler
Factor | Border Collie | Lancashire Heeler |
---|---|---|
Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 9 to 14 years |
Height | 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder | 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder |
Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 2/5 |
General Health | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Weight | 30 to 45 pounds | 13 to 15 pounds |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Easy To Train | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 11.5 years |
Average Price | $1000 | $420 |
Price Range | $600 – $1250 | $200 – $500 |
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 Lancashire Heeler. 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 Lancashire Heeler is 78 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Border Collie is a better pet than the Lancashire Heeler. So, you should get a Border Collie!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Border Collie and the Lancashire Heeler
Below is a list of where the Border Collie and the Lancashire Heeler are most different:
The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Lancashire Heeler
The Border Collie and the Lancashire Heeler are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Border Collie and the Lancashire Heeler are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Border Collie versus Lancashire Heeler
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Border Collie and the Lancashire Heeler.
Border Collies weigh 30 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Border Collies are 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Lancashire Heelers weigh 13 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Lancashire Heelers are 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Here is our article on Border Collie size, Border Collie growth, and Border Collie weight.
Lifespan of Border Collie versus Lancashire Heeler
The lifespan of Border Collies is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Border Collies is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Lancashire Heelers is between 9 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Lancashire Heelers is 11.5 years.
Border Collies live longer than Lancashire Heelers.
Go to this article to learn more about Border Collie lifespan and how long Border Collie live.
Price of Border Collie versus Price of Lancashire Heeler
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 Lancashire Heeler puppy is $420. The price of the Lancashire Heeler typically ranges from $200 – $500. However, the price of the Lancashire Heeler can be as low as $200 and as high as $1200. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 8 Lancashire Heeler puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Border Collie is more expensive than the Lancashire Heeler.
`Border Collie | Lancashire Heeler | |
---|---|---|
Average Price | $1000 | $420 |
Price Range | $600 to $1250 | $200 to $500 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Border Collie and Lancashire Heeler. For different price points, the charts show how many Border Collie puppies or how many Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heelers
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Border Collie puppy or the Lancashire Heeler 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
Adopting the Border Collie versus Adopting the Lancashire Heeler
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Border Collies and many Lancashire Heelers are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Border Collie named Rocky that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Border Collies like Rocky on pefinder.com.
Also, like Border Collies, Lancashire Heelers are also available for adoption. For example, Chapo is a Male Lancashire Heeler that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Lancashire Heelers like Chapo that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Leon is the name of another Border Collie (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Bob is an adorable Male Lancashire Heeler on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Border Collies and Lancashire Heelers that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Health Problems of Border Collie versus Health Problems of Lancashire Heeler
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 Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Border Collie than for the Lancashire Heeler.
13 health tests are recommended for Border Collie while 3 tests are recommended for the Lancashire Heeler.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Border Collies and in Lancashire Heelers.
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.
Lancashire Heeler Health Problems
Lancashire Heelers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heelers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Lancashire Heelers here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Lancashire Heeler
Border Collies do not like to be left alone.
Lancashire Heelers can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Border Collies shed more than Lancashire Heelers?
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
Lancashire Heelers shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Lancashire Heeler?
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.
Lancashire Heelers are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Border Collie or the Lancashire Heeler?
Border Collies get along fairly well with other dogs.
Lancashire Heelers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Lancashire Heelers?
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.
Lancashire Heelers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Lancashire Heeler?
Border Collies are very easy to train.
Lancashire Heelers are fairly easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Lancashire Heeler
Border Collies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Lancashire Heelers do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Lancashire Heelers?
Border Collies get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Lancashire Heelers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Lancashire Heeler?
Border Collies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Lancashire Heelers 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 Lancashire Heelers?
Border Collies are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Lancashire Heelers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Border Collies can very well tolerate cold weather.
Lancashire Heelers can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Lancashire Heeler
Border Collies have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Lancashire Heelers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Border Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Border Collies can tolerate hot weather.
Lancashire Heelers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Border Collie Better for Apartment Owners than the Lancashire Heeler?
Border Collies do not adapt well to apartment living.
Lancashire Heelers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Border Collie or the Lancashire Heeler?
Border Collies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Lancashire Heelers 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 Lancashire Heeler. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Border Collie to other breeds:
Border Collie versus Canaan Dog Border Collie versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Border Collie versus Silky Terrier Border Collie versus Dogo Argentino Border Collie versus Spinone Italiano Border Collie versus Curly-Coated Retriever Border Collie versus Finnish Spitz Border Collie versus Irish Terrier Border Collie versus Schipperke Border Collie versus Basenji Border Collie versus Goldendoodle Border Collie versus Puli Border Collie versus Chinook Border Collie versus Pharaoh Hound Border Collie versus Norwich Terrier Border Collie versus Black and Tan Coonhound Border Collie versus Fila Brasileiro Border Collie versus Norwegian Lundehund Border Collie versus Chorkie Border Collie versus Brittany Border Collie versus Field Spaniel Border Collie versus Alaskan Klee KaiConclusion: Border Collie versus Lancashire Heeler. 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 Lancashire Heeler better suits you and your family.