Last Updated: Mar 09, 2022
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- Border Collie Versus Redbone Coonhound: Introduction
- Border Collie versus Redbone Coonhound: Overview
- Border Collie versus Redbone Coonhound: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Border Collie and the Redbone Coonhound
- The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Redbone Coonhound
- Size (Weight and Height) of Border Collie versus Redbone Coonhound
- Lifespan of Border Collie versus Redbone Coonhound
- Temperament of the Border Collie Versus the Redbone Coonhound
- Price of Border Collie versus Price of Redbone Coonhound
- Adopting the Border Collie versus Adopting the Redbone Coonhound
- The Popularity of Border Collie versus Popularity of Redbone Coonhound
- Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Redbone Coonhound
- Do Border Collies shed more than Redbone Coonhounds?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Redbone Coonhound?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Border Collie or the Redbone Coonhound?
- Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Redbone Coonhounds?
- Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Redbone Coonhound?
- Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Redbone Coonhound
- How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Redbone Coonhounds?
- Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Redbone Coonhound?
- Do Border Collies Bark and Howl? What about Redbone Coonhounds?
- Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Redbone Coonhound
- Can Border Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Border Collie Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Border Collie versus Redbone Coonhound. Which One is a Better Pet?
Border Collie Versus Redbone Coonhound: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Border Collie and the Redbone Coonhound? 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 Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Border Collie and the Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound. 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 Redbone Coonhound.
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 Redbone Coonhound.
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 Redbone Coonhound: Overview
Both the Border Collie and the Redbone Coonhound are similar in size. The Border Collie and the Redbone Coonhound are both medium-sized dogs.
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 Redbone Coonhound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
Border Collie versus Redbone Coonhound: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Border Collie to the Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound
| Factor | Border Collie | Redbone Coonhound |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Height | 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder | 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 30 to 45 pounds | 45 to 70 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $1000 | $540 |
| Price Range | $600 – $1250 | $300 – $600 |
| Temperament Score | 82.4 percent | 100.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data | |
| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 37 | 141 |
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 Redbone Coonhound. 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 Redbone Coonhound is 72 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Border Collie is a better pet than the Redbone Coonhound. So, you should get a Border Collie!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Border Collie and the Redbone Coonhound
Below is a list of where the Border Collie and the Redbone Coonhound are most different:
The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Redbone Coonhound
The Border Collie and the Redbone Coonhound are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Border Collie and the Redbone Coonhound are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Border Collie versus Redbone Coonhound
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Border Collie and the Redbone Coonhound.
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, Redbone Coonhounds weigh 45 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Redbone Coonhounds are 21 to 27 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 Redbone Coonhound
The lifespan of Border Collies is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Border Collies is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Redbone Coonhounds is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Redbone Coonhounds is 11.0 years.
Border Collies live longer than Redbone Coonhounds.
Go to this article to learn more about Border Collie lifespan and how long Border Collie live.
Temperament of the Border Collie Versus the Redbone Coonhound
The Redbone Coonhound has a better temperament than the Border Collie.
This is because the temperament score for the Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Border Collie and the Redbone Coonhound by measuring the temperaments of 312 Border Collies and 5 Redbone Coonhounds.
Price of Border Collie versus Price of Redbone Coonhound
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 Redbone Coonhound puppy is $540. The price of the Redbone Coonhound typically ranges from $300 – $600. However, the price of the Redbone Coonhound can be as low as $100 and as high as $1500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 110 Redbone Coonhound puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Border Collie is more expensive than the Redbone Coonhound.
`| Border Collie | Redbone Coonhound | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1000 | $540 |
| Price Range | $600 to $1250 | $300 to $600 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Border Collie and Redbone Coonhound. For different price points, the charts show how many Border Collie puppies or how many Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhounds
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Border Collie puppy or the Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Border Collies and many Redbone Coonhounds 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 Leon that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Border Collies like Leon on pefinder.com.
Also, like Border Collies, Redbone Coonhounds are also available for adoption. For example, Copper is a Male Redbone Coonhound that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Redbone Coonhounds like Copper that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Tip is the name of another Border Collie (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Uncle Buck is an adorable Male Redbone Coonhound on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Border Collies and Redbone Coonhounds that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Popularity of Border Collie versus Popularity of Redbone Coonhound
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 Redbone Coonhound over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Border Collie is more popular with dog owners than the Redbone Coonhound. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Border Collie is 37 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Redbone Coonhound is 141 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Border Collie
Popularity of Redbone Coonhound
| Year | Border Collie Popularity Rank | Redbone Coonhound Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 44 | 133 |
| 2014 | 40 | 148 |
| 2015 | 38 | 139 |
| 2016 | 38 | 143 |
| 2017 | 38 | 139 |
| 2018 | 35 | 142 |
| 2019 | 33 | 143 |
| 2020 | 32 | 146 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Redbone Coonhound
Border Collies do not like to be left alone.
Redbone Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.
Do Border Collies shed more than Redbone Coonhounds?
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
Redbone Coonhounds do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Redbone Coonhound?
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.
Redbone Coonhounds are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Border Collie or the Redbone Coonhound?
Border Collies get along fairly well with other dogs.
Redbone Coonhounds get along very well with other dogs.
Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Redbone Coonhounds?
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.
Redbone Coonhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Redbone Coonhound?
Border Collies are very easy to train.
Redbone Coonhounds are fairly easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Redbone Coonhound
Border Collies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Redbone Coonhounds have a very high tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Redbone Coonhounds?
Border Collies get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Redbone Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Redbone Coonhound?
Border Collies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Redbone Coonhounds 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 Redbone Coonhounds?
Border Collies are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Redbone Coonhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
Border Collies can very well tolerate cold weather.
Redbone Coonhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Redbone Coonhound
Border Collies have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Redbone Coonhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Border Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
Border Collies can tolerate hot weather.
Redbone Coonhounds cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Is the Border Collie Better for Apartment Owners than the Redbone Coonhound?
Border Collies do not adapt well to apartment living.
Redbone Coonhounds adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Border Collie or the Redbone Coonhound?
Border Collies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Redbone Coonhounds 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 Redbone Coonhound. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Border Collie to other breeds:
Border Collie versus Pomeranian Border Collie versus Chinese Crested Border Collie versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog Border Collie versus Flat-Coated Retriever Border Collie versus Tibetan Mastiff Border Collie versus West Highland White Terrier Border Collie versus Skye Terrier Border Collie versus Maltese Border Collie versus Sloughi Border Collie versus Lancashire Heeler Border Collie versus Ibizan Hound Border Collie versus Tibetan Terrier Border Collie versus Irish Setter Border Collie versus Great Dane Border Collie versus Braque du BourbonnaisConclusion: Border Collie versus Redbone Coonhound. 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 Redbone Coonhound better suits you and your family.
