Last Updated: Mar 09, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Border Collie Versus Sloughi: Introduction
- Border Collie versus Sloughi: Overview
- Border Collie versus Sloughi: Comparison Table
- The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Sloughi
- Size (Weight and Height) of Border Collie versus Sloughi
- Lifespan of Border Collie versus Sloughi
- Temperament of the Border Collie Versus the Sloughi
- The Popularity of Border Collie versus Popularity of Sloughi
- Health Problems of Border Collie versus Health Problems of Sloughi
- Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Sloughi
- Do Border Collies shed more than Sloughis?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Sloughi?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Border Collie or the Sloughi?
- Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Sloughis?
- Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Sloughi?
- Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Sloughi
- How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Sloughis?
- Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sloughi?
- Do Border Collies Bark and Howl? What about Sloughis?
- Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sloughis Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Sloughi
- Can Border Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sloughis Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Border Collie Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Border Collie versus Sloughi. Which One is a Better Pet?
Border Collie Versus Sloughi: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Border Collie and the Sloughi? 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 Sloughi 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 Sloughi.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Border Collie and the Sloughi 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 Sloughi. 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 Sloughi.
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 Sloughi.
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 Sloughi: Overview
A very important difference between the Border Collie and the Sloughi is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Border Collie is a medium-sized dog while the Sloughi is a large-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 Sloughi 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 Sloughi: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Border Collie to the Sloughi 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 Sloughi
| Factor | Border Collie | Sloughi |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 16 years |
| Height | 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder | 24 to 29 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 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 30 to 45 pounds | 40 to 63 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| 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 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 14.0 years |
| Average Price | $1000 | No Data |
| Price Range | $600 – $1250 | No Data |
| Temperament Score | 82.4 percent | 100.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | ||
| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 37 | 189 |
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 Sloughi. 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 Sloughi is 79 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Border Collie is a better pet than the Sloughi. So, you should get a Border Collie!
The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Sloughi
The Border Collie and the Sloughi are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Border Collie and the Sloughi are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Border Collie versus Sloughi
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Border Collie and the Sloughi.
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, Sloughis weigh 40 to 63 pounds when fully grown. Sloughis are 24 to 29 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 Sloughi
The lifespan of Border Collies is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Border Collies is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Sloughis is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Sloughis is 14.0 years.
Sloughis live longer than Border Collies.
Go to this article to learn more about Border Collie lifespan and how long Border Collie live.
Temperament of the Border Collie Versus the Sloughi
The Sloughi has a better temperament than the Border Collie.
This is because the temperament score for the Sloughi 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 Sloughi has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Border Collie and the Sloughi by measuring the temperaments of 312 Border Collies and 3 Sloughis.
The Popularity of Border Collie versus Popularity of Sloughi
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 Sloughi over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Border Collie is more popular with dog owners than the Sloughi. 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 Sloughi is 189 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Border Collie
Popularity of Sloughi
| Year | Border Collie Popularity Rank | Sloughi Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 44 | no data |
| 2014 | 40 | no data |
| 2015 | 38 | no data |
| 2016 | 38 | 185.0 |
| 2017 | 38 | 188.0 |
| 2018 | 35 | 192.0 |
| 2019 | 33 | 191.0 |
| 2020 | 32 | 189.0 |
Health Problems of Border Collie versus Health Problems of Sloughi
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 Sloughi 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 Sloughi.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Border Collie than for the Sloughi.
13 health tests are recommended for Border Collie while 6 tests are recommended for the Sloughi.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Border Collies and in Sloughis.
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.
Sloughi Health Problems
Sloughis are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Sloughi 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 Sloughi puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Sloughi 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 Sloughis for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Sloughis here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Sloughi
Border Collies do not like to be left alone.
Sloughis can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Border Collies shed more than Sloughis?
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
Sloughis shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Sloughi?
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.
Sloughis are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Border Collie or the Sloughi?
Border Collies get along fairly well with other dogs.
Sloughis get along very well with other dogs.
Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Sloughis?
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.
Sloughis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Sloughi?
Border Collies are very easy to train.
Sloughis are fairly easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Sloughi
Border Collies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Sloughis do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Sloughis?
Border Collies get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Sloughis get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sloughi?
Border Collies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Sloughis 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 Sloughis?
Border Collies are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Sloughis are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sloughis Tolerate Cold Weather?
Border Collies can very well tolerate cold weather.
Sloughis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Sloughi
Border Collies have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Sloughis have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Border Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sloughis Tolerate Hot Weather?
Border Collies can tolerate hot weather.
Sloughis can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Border Collie Better for Apartment Owners than the Sloughi?
Border Collies do not adapt well to apartment living.
Sloughis adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Border Collie or the Sloughi?
Border Collies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Sloughis 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 Sloughi. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Border Collie to other breeds:
Border Collie versus Borzoi Border Collie versus Chinese Crested Border Collie versus Maremma Sheepdog Border Collie versus American Water Spaniel Border Collie versus Shiba Inu Border Collie versus Lhasa Apso Border Collie versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Border Collie versus Australian Kelpie Border Collie versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde Border Collie versus Lancashire Heeler Border Collie versus Bichon Frise Border Collie versus Whoodle Border Collie versus Chinook Border Collie versus Japanese Spitz Border Collie versus American Pit Bull Terrier Border Collie versus Puli Border Collie versus Harrier Border Collie versus German Shorthaired Pointer Border Collie versus PomskyConclusion: Border Collie versus Sloughi. 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 Sloughi better suits you and your family.
